Packaging Line Mechanic-Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Location

Markesan, WI

You arrive on shift, walk the line, and bring the packaging system online. Hoppers are topped off, sensors verified, and a quick check confirms bulk load-out is queued. Mid-morning, a divert gate needs adjustment—you diagnose the issue, make a mechanical tweak, and production never misses a beat. Between runs, you lead deep cleaning and sanitation, prep samples for quality checks, and log every shipment and batch in our systems. Before clocking out, you collaborate with maintenance to prevent tomorrow’s downtime and share ideas to boost line reliability.

$22–$25 per hour (plus premium for 2nd and weekend shifts)

• 5am–3pm, Monday–Thursday
• 3pm–1am, Monday–Thursday
• 6am–6pm, Friday–Sunday

We’re a team of builders and problem solvers advancing food and bio-based manufacturing. Innovation and collaboration drive us as we feed communities and fuel progress. If you enjoy variety—running equipment, solving problems, and keeping product moving safely—this is where you can make an impact.

• Run and monitor packaging lines and bulk load-out systems to sustain throughput
• Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting, adjustments, and preventive maintenance on pack line equipment
• Support warehouse activities: operate a forklift, load/unload shipments, and stage materials
• Spot and resolve equipment or process issues before they affect production
• Conduct quality checks, prepare samples, and complete all production documentation
• Enter shipment and production data accurately into internal systems
• Carry out deep cleaning and sanitation between production runs
• Partner with maintenance and operations to improve reliability and efficiency
• Grow your technical toolkit through ongoing training and development

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience; technical/mechanical training preferred
• Manufacturing experience, ideally in a food-safe or regulated setting
• Hands-on ability to troubleshoot equipment and perform basic maintenance
• Forklift experience (or the drive to certify quickly)
• Confidence working independently as the go-to operator on shift
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs, climb ladders, and work in hot, cold, or dusty conditions
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Blending
• Excellent Communication Skills

Ready to step into a more skilled, hands-on operator role? Apply today and grow your career with a company that invests in your development and well-being.

Didion Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We welcome all qualified applicants and make employment decisions based on merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

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