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QPS Employment Group
Machine Operator/Packager
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What they do
A Packaging Machine Operator operates and maintains machinery which packages a product or products at a production or manufacturing facility, or a distribution hub.
$40,951 / year median in Wisconsin
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Position Title:
Machine Operator /Packager Wage:
$20.50/hourShift:
1stHours:
5:30am- 4:00pm Join our production team in Merrill, WI and play a hands-on role in packaging premium dairy products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Packager Responsibilities:
- Ensure product meets specification and help perform root cause analysis on all quality defects
- Complete required daily documentation
- Inspect cheese for visual accuracy, count accurately and read digital scales
- Remove packaged cheese and place in box
- Use approved box cutters with retractable blades to open boxes Requirements for Machine Operator /
Packager:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least one year of experience in a manufacturing position
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl for up to 9 hour
- Ability to use hands/arms to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls for up to 9 hours
- Ability to work in multiple areas of the plant and work in a cool environment (50-55 degrees)
- Ability to lift 40-60 lbs. regularly and up to 100 lbs. occasionally
- Ability to work flexible hours and overtime QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers!