Production Operator - Food Manufacturing
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Salary: $20/hr
Production Operator
Build Quality Products That Matter
We’re looking for a hands-on, quality-driven Production Operator to join our growing production team. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in blending and packaging high-quality food products that meet customer specifications and strict food safety standards. If you enjoy working with machinery, take pride in precision, and want to be part of a collaborative team, this could be a great fit for you.
What You’ll Do
As a Production Operator, you’ll be responsible for operating equipment, handling materials, and maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Blend and package dry ingredients according to production batch specifications
- Measure, weigh, and stage ingredients accurately
- Set up, operate, and break down automatic and semi-automatic production equipment
- Maintain cleanliness of production areas, equipment, facility, and grounds
- Perform sanitation, housekeeping, and basic preventive maintenance tasks
- Accurately complete production logs and documentation following SOPs
- Follow all food safety, GMP, GLP, and FSSC 22000 requirements
- Adhere to all safety programs; wear required PPE and report safety concerns
- Maintain appropriate PPE inventory levels
- Operate forklifts and understand scale operations, weights, and measurements
- Work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Support additional production-related tasks as needed
What We’re Looking For
Core Skills & Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Mechanical aptitude with a willingness to learn equipment and processes
- Reliable, results-driven, and self-motivated
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Effective problem-solving and time-management abilities
- Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions in English
- Comfortable with basic math (fractions, decimals, weights, and measurements)
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Manufacturing and warehouse environment
- Exposure to dust, cold temperatures, and moderate noise levels
- Requires standing for extended periods
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform bending, reaching, walking, and repetitive motions
- Use of personal protective equipment is required
Schedule
- Full-time, first shift
- Overtime expected during peak production periods
- Flexible start/end times when needed
- Occasional weekend work
Education & Experience
Required
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent (preferred)
Preferred
- Food manufacturing experience
- Food safety training
- Knowledge of FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, and FSMA standards
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a dedicated production team focused on quality and safety
- Hands-on role with opportunities to build technical and operational skills
- Stable, full-time position with consistent scheduling
If you’re dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute to a high-performing production operation, we’d love to hear from you.
Express Office: Milwaukee (West)
2525 North Mayfair Road
Suite 80
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
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