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Fortress Nutrition, LLC
Canning Line Operator - Late Shift - 3-Day Weekends (4x12 Schedule)
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What they do
A Manufacturing or Production Technician works with manufacturing equipment and machinery. Performs set up and tests, monitors, adjusts and repairs machines used to produce products or other machines. Inspects equipment, troubleshoots problems with machines or designs.
$61,154 / year median in Wisconsin
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Canning Line Operator
- Late Shift
- 3-Day Weekends (4x12 Schedule) Fortress Nutrition, LLC Starting $20+
- $1 PREMIUM
- High earning potential built into this role. Work 40+ hours and you'll unlock regular overtime-then at 50+ hours, your pay jumps to
DOUBLE TIME
Schedule:
Late Shift (4x12s) MondayThursday:
2:00 PM- 2:00 AM 3-day weekends (Friday-Sunday)
- Overtime may be required on Fridays or weekends (up to max 8-hour shifts) based on production or sanitation needs
- voluntary basis first!
- What You'll Do Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain high-speed canning line equipment (filler, seamer, packaging, shrink wrapper) Monitor production to ensure efficiency, quality, and minimal downtime Act with strong sense of urgency to quickly address line or equipment faults/errors Identify and escalate mechanical issues to Maintenance when needed Follow all safety standards, GMPs, and sanitation practices Support team operations through overtime when needed Perform all other duties as assigned by leadership What We're Looking For
Required:
High School Diploma or GED 2+ years of machine operating & troubleshooting experience Ability to read, write, and communicate in English Reliability, accountability, and strong work ethic Ability to work overtime/weekends as needed Must operate with a high sense of urgency at all times. This role requires constant monitoring of equipment and immediate response to machine faults or slowdowns. Failure to act quickly can stop the entire canning line. Individuals who are not attentive, proactive, and fast-moving in addressing issues will not be successful in this role.Preferred:
Experience in food, beverage, bottling, canning, or other regulated/controlled working environments Knowledge of GMPs, food safety, and quality standards Physical Requirements Ability to stand/walk for extended periods (up to 12 hours per shift) Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50lbs Bending, kneeling, climbing (stairs/platforms), and operating machinery Talking, hearing, reaching above shoulders; using hands to finger, handle, grasp, pinch or touch objects, controls, tools or equipment Pay & BenefitsStarting Pay:
$20.00+ per hour (based on experience) + $1.00/hour "Late Shift" Premium Double Time Pay for 50+ hours/weekBenefits Include:
PTO Package with Carryover Option 9 Paid Holidays Medical, Dental & Vision (Affordable Family Coverage) HSA Option with Quarterly Company Contributions Company-Paid Life, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance 401(k) with strong company match Employee Assistance Program Referral Bonuses .