Weekend Day Shift - Paid 40 Hours - Filler Operator (Fri-Sun, 4am-4:30pm)

Fortress Nutrition, LLC
$21.00-$23.00+ - Starting Pay Rate for this position is $21.00-$23.00+ (based on experience), working standard 36-hours per week, Friday-Sunday. All employees will be paid for 40 hours of work!
vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, New Berlin
16595 West Stratton Drive (Show on map)
Oct 02, 2025
Fortress Nutrition is actively hiring for a Filler Operator to work on our Beverage Canning Line 12-hour shifts, Friday-Sunday. The right candidate will have previous experience in filler machine operating (preferably in the food and beverage industry), and have a stable work history with previous employers. Must be able to train on 1st or 2nd shift (or pre-determined schedule) during the week for up to 4+ weeks. Schedule: The below hours are the standard hours of each shift, and are provided to be referenced from a training schedule standpoint. Training hours are flexible and open. Training Hours: 1st Shift (4:00am-12:30pm, Monday-Friday) 2nd Shift (2:00pm-12:30am, Monday-Friday) Standard Hours: 4:00am - 4:30pm, Monday-Friday (36 Hours Per Week Full-Time, Paid for 40 Hours Per Week!) Job Summary: This 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. The Canning Line Operator will operate the high-speed canning/beverage production line equipment to create, produce, and package products according to client requirements. What You'll Do: 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. What We're Looking For: Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent 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 Must be able to proficiently read, write, and communicate in English Preferred Qualifications Previous experience working in a bottling and canning facility or food/beverage manufacturing environment with understanding of food safety/quality programs such as GMPs Physical Requirements: 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; bend at the waist; climb or balance Frequently required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment up to 50 pounds Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to twelve (12) hours in a single shift This position requires reliability & punctuality, strong sense of urgency, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team* Compensation Package: Starting Pay Rate - $21.00-$23.00+ per hour, Based on Experience Full-Time Pay for 36 Hours (paid for 40 hours per week!) 4 Days Off Every Week - Great Work-Life Balance Health, Dental & Vision Insurance for You & Your Family 401(k) Plan with GREAT Company Match Paid Training & Paid Time Off Program Referral Bonuses - $1,000 Per Referral - Uncapped! ... and more! To apply to this position, please email your resume to careers@fortressllc.com. Fortress Nutrition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

*Weekend Day Shift - Paid 40 Hours* - Filler Operator (Fri-Sun, 4am-4:30pm)

Weekend Day Shift - Paid 40 Hours - Filler Operator (Fri-Sun, 4am-4:30pm)