Mixer Operator - 1st & 2nd Shift

Mixing Machine Operator 1st & 2nd Shift

The Mixing Machine will run and monitor a variety of mixing machines maintaining optimal speed and quality, and performing housekeeping and sanitation tasks in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The Operator will typically be responsible for following recipes and batch details, ensuring proper texture, color, and weight.

Pay: $21 - $23/hr - Direct Hire

Responsibilities

• Set up mixing and blending machines for large batches.
• Operate various food production equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance, including speed and product quality, and make necessary adjustments to maintain efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical and operational issues on machines and escalate more complex problems as needed.
• Inspect products during mixing to ensure proper color and texture.
• Perform regular housekeeping around work areas to maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment.
• Carry out sanitation duties on machines and surrounding areas as required to support food safety and hygiene standards.
• Follow all GMP guidelines, including proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to facility rules.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to support smooth production schedules and shift handovers.
• Operate or assist with forklift operation, when qualified, to move materials, packaging, or finished goods as needed.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of mixing machine operating experience at the same company or in a similar role.
• At least 1 year of experience working under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Ability to monitor and adjust machine settings to maintain product quality and production speed.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for mechanical and operational issues on production equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work 10 or 12 hour shifts and overtime on weekends.
• Ability to follow detailed safety, quality, and sanitation procedures in a food manufacturing setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is a plus.
• 2+ years of food manufacturing machine operator experience.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a large, growing organization that offers long-term career development and advancement opportunities. The company has recently opened a new facility with new products, creating additional room for growth and learning. Machine Operators can start at an Operator B level and, as they gain experience and demonstrate strong performance, progress to an Operator A level with higher hourly pay. You will work in a stable, established operation with hundreds of team members, providing a reliable work environment and the opportunity to build a lasting career.

Work Environment

This is a food manufacturing facility that operates under strict Good Manufacturing Practices. The work is performed on 2nd and 3rd shifts, typically 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The schedule generally follows Monday through Friday with regular overtime, working six days per week for the foreseeable future, usually including Saturday and occasionally Sunday. The facility employs approximately 700 people and runs high-volume production lines. Team members must follow strict hygiene and GMP requirements, including wearing hair nets, beard nets where applicable, and refraining from wearing jewelry while on the production floor. The environment is fast-paced and structured, with a strong focus on food safety, cleanliness, and consistent production output.

Job Type & Location: This is a Permanent position based out of MILWAUKEE, WI.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $37440.00 - $45760.00/yr. health, dental, vision insurance 401k match 20 free pizzas a month

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in MILWAUKEE,WI.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.