Filler Operator (3rd Shift) Beverage Manufacturing

At Fortress Nutrition, we are a contract manufacturer taking over the RTD (ready-to-drink) beverage manufacturing industry! From energy drinks to sparkling teas, hard seltzers to cocktails in a can, we make products for some of the most up and coming beverage companies on the market. We are seeking hardworking individuals who want to be productive members of a team, sharing passion and pride for producing high quality, safe and delicious products that go straight to the store shelves! What Your Compensation Package Will Look Like: Pay Starting at $22.00+ per hour + $2.00 shift premium! Double Pay for Weekend Overtime Work Paid Time Off (PTO) Package Paid Holidays 401K with GREAT Company Match Affordable Insurance – (Medical, Dental, and Vision) Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life & AD&D $1,000 Referral Bonuses - Uncapped! AND more! What Your Schedule Will Look Like: Training Hours: 6:00am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday Training is required on 1st shift for 2-3 weeks Standard Hours: 10:00pm-6:30am, Monday-Friday Job Summary: Working as part of the Beverage Operations team, the Filler Operator is responsible for operating the filler equipment of our high-speed canning/beverage production line and creating, producing, and packaging products while collaborating within a team of peers. What You'll Do: Setup, operate and maintain filler 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 sense of urgency to resolve errors and prevent production delays Check cans for damage, scratches and imperfections Perform and provide seam checks for quality, testing, and can integrity Maintain CSW for can lid reload as needed Troubleshoot issues immediately as they arise; alert lead and/or supervisor for assistance Document all canning line and repack QA checks for accuracy following Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) 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 Communicate timely and effective with the quality team all requests and needs for testing and product integrity; notify quality team of issues that may result in out of spec product Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMPs, and maintain sanitary conditions to ensure equipment and product quality is maintained at all times Complete daily cleaning and good housekeeping tasks to ensure a safe, clean and sanitary work environment 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 Cross-train with canning line operators to cover for breaks, PTO, absences, etc. 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 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 To learn more about Fortress Nutrition, please visit our website at www.fortressllc.com! Fortress Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overnight shift Overtime Weekends as needed Experience: Manufacturing: 2 years (Required) Ability to Commute: New Berlin, WI 53151 (Required) Work Location: In person