Fortress Nutrition
We are seeking a strong, hard-working candidate with previous machine operating experience to join our rapidly growing Beverage Operations team! This position will be required to cross-train with the Line Operators to cover as and where needed to avoid production disruptions or delays.
What Your Compensation Package Will Look Like:
- $20.00+ per hour (based on experience) + $2.00 Shift Premium
- Double Pay for Weekend Overtime Work
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
- Paid Holidays
- 401K with GREAT Company Match
- Affordable Insurance For You & Your Family – Medical, Dental, and Vision
- HSA Medical Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution
- Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life & AD&D
- $1,000 Referral Bonuses – Uncapped!
- AND more!
What Your Schedule Will Look Like:
- Standard Hours: 10:00pm-6:30am, Monday-Friday
Job Summary: Working as part of the Beverage Operations team, the Canning Line Operator is responsible for operating the high-speed canning/beverage production line equipment and creating, producing, and packaging products while collaborating within a team of peers.
What You’ll Do:
- Setup, operate and maintain all canning line equipment, including filler, seamer, and packing equipment to ensure quality and efficiency of product output
- Troubleshoot any/all issues immediately as they arise on the high-speed canning machinery, including the filler, seamer, packing equipment
- Document all canning line and repack QA checks for accuracy following Good Documentation Practices
- Notify maintenance of any equipment/mechanical issues and necessary repairs with strong sense of urgency to minimize production delays
- Safely, efficiently and effectively work to attain department and company goals and objectives
- Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMPs, and maintain sanitary conditions to ensure equipment and product quality is maintained at all times
- Perform all duties with strict attention-to-detail to ensure product is packaged properly and efficiently, meeting all client requirements and output standards
- Perform physical inventory of packaging materials and notify supervision of replenishment needs in a timely manner
- Communicate all production-related concerns and matters to the supervisor as they arise for immediate attention
- Perform all other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
- 1+ year of machine operating experience, preferably on high-speed packaging equipment, is required
- Previous experience in the food/beverage industry, with an understanding of food safety & quality requirements, is strongly desired
- Knowledge and ability to understand, operate and troubleshoot high-speed production line equipment
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
- Ability to work overtime and occasional weekends as needed to fulfill production needs
- Frequently required to stand; walk; talk or hear; reach above shoulders; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, pinch or touch objects, controls, tools or equipment; kneel, crouch and use foot/feet to operate machinery
- Occasionally required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment up to 50 pounds; bend at the waist; climb or balance
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to ten (10) or more hours in a single shift
To apply for this position, please email your resume directly to careers@fortressllc.com.
Fortress Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer.