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Packaging Machine Operators

Legacy Bakehouse

Packaging Machine Operator (1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts)

Location: Waukesha, WI and Cudahy, WI

About Us

At Legacy Bakehouse, we are more than a food manufacturer - we are a team committed to quality, safety, and innovation. We take pride in creating a workplace where employees feel valued and supported. We are a family-oriented company with opportunities for growth and development.

The Role

As a Packaging Machine Operator, you'll play a critical role in keeping our products moving safely from the line to our customers. You'll operate and monitor bagging and cartoning machines, perform quality checks, and help keep equipment running smoothly. This is a hands-on position where attention to detail and a commitment to food safety are essential.

What You'll Do

  • Set up and run packaging machines (baggers, cartoners) according to customer and internal specifications.

  • Perform equipment checks, basic troubleshooting, and report repair needs.

  • Conduct product tests for quality, accuracy, and consistency.

  • Record lot numbers, data logs, and other documentation for traceability.

  • Make machine adjustments to meet efficiency and quality standards.

  • Follow sanitation and cleaning schedules, including swab testing and QA inspections.

  • Maintain housekeeping standards to meet food safety requirements.

  • Alert supervisors to unsafe conditions or food safety issues.

  • Support team operations as needed.

What We're Looking for

  • Strong math skills (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages).

  • Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

  • Food manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred, but we'll train the right person.

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet for an 8+ hour shift.

  • Comfortable working in warm environments.

  • Detail-oriented and dependable with good communication skills.

  • Commitment to safety and food quality standards.

Why Work for Us:

  • Steady, full-time work with competitive salary

  • Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, vision. 401K, company-paid Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability.

  • Friendly supportive team environment.

  • Opportunities for growth and advancement

How to Apply

Join Legacy Bakehouse as a Packaging Machine Operator and be part of the team that keeps our snacks safe, fresh, and ready for customers.

Apply today at: legacybakehouse.com/careers/


We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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