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1st Shift Filler Operator - Beverage Manufacturing

Fortress Nutrition, LLC
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, Waukesha
Mar 25, 2026
Fortress Nutrition is actively hiring for a 1^st Shift Filler Operator/Line Operator to work on our Beverage Canning Line. Training Schedule/Standard Schedule: 1st Shift (6:00am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday); OT and weekends as needed Job Summary: Working as part of the Beverage Operations team, the Filler/Canning Line Operator is a dual role. The primary responsibilities of the Filler Operator include: safe and efficient operation of the beverage filling equipment of our high-speed canning/beverage production line to ensure accurate production, capping, and packaging of high-quality products according to customer expectations. This role plays a vital part in maintaining product quality, safety, and ensuring production targets are achieved. This role will require cross-training on the canning line to function as an operator as needed for breaks/staffing shortages. The primary responsibilities of the Canning Line Operator include: operating high-speed canning/beverage production line equipment to create, produce and package products while working with a team to ensure the line is kept running, issues (red lights) are address/resolved with strong sense of urgency, and safe, high-quality products are produced. What You'll Do: Filler Operator Duties: Setup, operate and maintain semi-automatic filling equipment to ensure quality and efficiency of product output Perform hourly quality checks to maintain specifications of product, following MMR instructions Consistently read and assess real time meter values (Brix, Co2, water formula) to ensure no deviations or errors occur; Act with strong sense of urgency to resolve errors and prevent production delays Perform can checks for damage, scratches and imperfections Perform and provide seam checks for quality, testing, and can integrity Maintain CSW for can lid reload as needed Monitor production yield using the Yield Loss Calculator to assess real-time production yield data; Identify and call out any yield deviations (too low/too high) based on established targets to make necessary adjustments Monitor internal IM channel (Slack) for Quality updates and product specification details; Interact and make adjustments to work as needed Complete daily, weekly, and monthly sanitation logs for filler station and surrounding areas Assist with line changeovers for different product or packaging formats Conduct routine inspections of equipment and perform basic maintenance and/or cleaning Accurately complete production documentation, quality checks, and equipment logs Coordinate with Quality and Maintenance as needed to address and resolve issues quickly and efficiently Identify and report any equipment malfunctions or product inconsistencies immediately to Production Lead, Supervisor, or Operations Manager Follow all safety protocols, GMPs, and sanitation procedures at all times Support continuous improvement initiatives and suggest ways to improve processes Cross train on the canning line to support production when needed for breaks, PTO, absences, etc. Perform all other duties as assigned by leadership Canning Line Operator Duties: 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, and packaging equipment Document all canning line and repack QA checks for accuracy in real-time following Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) Perform all duties with a strong sense of urgency; Quickly address red stop lights on the equipment to ensure minimal downtime 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 2+ year of machine operating experience, preferably on high-speed packaging equipment, is required Previous experience as a filler operator within the food/beverage industry, with an understanding of food safety & quality requirements is strongly desired Ability to understand throw-rate & ratio settings Strong attention-to-detail and ability to work efficiently under pressure Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic equipment issues Ability to learn, 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 What Your Compensation Package Will Look Like: $21.00-$23.00+ per hour (+$2.00 3rd Shift Premium) Double Pay for ANY Weekend Overtime Hours or Hours >50 Per Week Paid Time Off (PTO) Package Paid Holidays 401K with GREAT Company Match Affordable Insurance - Medical, Dental, and Vision HSA Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life & AD&D $1,000 Referral Bonuses - Uncapped! AND more! *The right candidate will have previous experience in the food and beverage industry, ability to troubleshoot, and stable work history with previous employers.* To apply for this position, please email your resume directly to careers@fortressllc.com. Fortress Nutrition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.