Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Dairy Processing Operator

The Dairy Processing Operator plays a key role in safely and efficiently operating sleeving and bottling equipment within a regulated food production environment. This position focuses on maintaining high-quality packaging standards, ensuring accurate date coding, and supporting continuous production flow by performing routine machine operation, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate dairy processing equipment to control milk temperatures, texture, and processing.
• Monitor the processing dials and equipment.
• Relieve other machine operators during machine downtime or job reassignment to help maintain departmental efficiency and production quality.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance on machines immediately when issues arise.
• Report to the assigned workstation on time and assist in setting up the work area at the start of the shift.
• Wear proper work attire and required protective gear in compliance with plant policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Perform all duties in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Sanitization Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP).
• Adhere to quality and safety standards related to Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Wisconsin Department of Agriculture (WDA), and customer requirements.
• Conduct all work activities in compliance with company employee policies and guidelines.
• Make necessary adjustments to sleeving and packaging machines to ensure packaging is completed in a safe, efficient, and high-quality manner.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support production and departmental goals.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of machine operating experience within GMP environments.
• Experience with setting up machines for production runs.
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance on production machinery.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a general production environment while maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and their application in food production.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Sanitization Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP).
• Ability to comply with quality and safety standards related to HACCP, FDA, EPA, OSHA, USDA, WDA, and customer requirements.
• Strong attention to detail for monitoring packaging quality and verifying correct date codes.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality, with the ability to report to the workstation on time.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a packaging machine operator working with sleeving and packaging processes.
• GMP experience preferred, with familiarity in working in regulated food production environments.
• Comfort working with automated bottling, sleeving, and filling equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with supervisors and team members regarding machine status and product quality.
• Willingness to assist other operators and support departmental efficiency as needed.
• Commitment to following company policies and maintaining a safe and clean work area.

Why Work Here?

You will join a close-knit team in a family-oriented environment where employees are valued and supported. The organization invests in its people, offering opportunities for growth and promotion from within. Team members benefit from strong overall benefits and may be eligible for yearly bonuses that recognize their contribution and tenure, creating a stable and rewarding place to build a long-term career.

Work Environment

This role is based in a GMP-regulated food production facility that operates multiple shifts. Openings are available on 1st shift (4:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday) and 2nd shift (2:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday). The environment involves working around sleeving, bottling, and packaging machinery in a fast-paced production setting. Employees follow Good Manufacturing Practices, including wearing hair nets, beard nets as applicable, smocks, and steel-toe footwear. The work requires adherence to strict cleanliness, safety, and quality standards throughout the facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waukesha, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waukesha, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026.