Pouch Operator 1st Shift

Experienced Pouch Operator – 1st Shift

Schedule: 1st Shift | Four 10-hour days
Pay: $25.00–$27.00 per hour, based on experience
Location: Oak Creek, WI

We are looking for an experienced Pouch Operator to join our flexible packaging manufacturing team. This position is ideal for someone with hands-on pouch-making experience who can independently set up, operate, adjust, and troubleshoot pouch equipment.

This is not an entry-level machine operator position. Previous pouch-making or flexible packaging converting experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate pouch-making equipment according to job specifications.

• Perform machine changeovers and adjustments for pouch size, seals, zippers, tear notches, perforations, and other pouch features.

• Monitor temperature, tension, registration, sealing, and machine speed throughout production runs.

• Inspect finished pouches for dimensions, seal integrity, appearance, registration, and overall quality.

• Troubleshoot machine, material, and quality issues.

• Complete required quality checks and production documentation.

• Monitor scrap and work to reduce waste and downtime.

• Perform routine cleaning and basic equipment maintenance.

• Communicate equipment or production concerns to Maintenance and Production Leadership.

• Follow all safety, quality, GMP, and plant procedures.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating pouch-making equipment in a flexible packaging or converting environment.

• Ability to independently perform machine setups and changeovers.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

• Knowledge of pouch sealing, registration, tension, and material-feed adjustments.

• Ability to read production specifications and use basic measuring tools.

• Strong attention to detail and quality.

• Ability to work independently and maintain production expectations.

Experience with stand-up pouches, zipper pouches, three-side-seal pouches, laminated films, or similar flexible packaging products is a plus.

Schedule

1st Shift – Four 10-hour days per week

Enjoy a consistent four-day workweek while maintaining full-time hours.

Compensation

$25.00–$27.00 per hour , depending on pouch-making experience and skill level.

We are looking for someone who can bring proven pouch-operating experience to the team and become productive quickly in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.