Sanitation​/Packaging Line Operator – Dry Powder Division

Schedule

1st Shift | Monday – Friday: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

• Overtime and weekends may be required based on production needs; weekends paid at DOUBLE PAY

Sanitation Responsibilities (as needed):

• Perform complete wet cleaning of dry powder blending and packaging equipment following production runs
• Remove debris, dust, and product residue from equipment, floors, and surfaces prior to cleaning
• Disassemble, deep clean, sanitize, and reassemble machinery and food-contact surfaces
• Manually scrub equipment, complex parts, and hard-to-reach areas to ensure thorough cleaning
• Use food-grade chemicals and sanitation equipment following proper procedures
• Rinse and ensure all cleaning agents are fully removed to prevent contamination
• Allow equipment to air dry to avoid recontamination
• Clean and sanitize full processing areas, including floors, walls, and contact surfaces
• Follow all GMPs, SOPs, and SSOPs to ensure compliance with food safety standards
• Identify and report any sanitation issues, equipment damage, or contamination risks immediately
• Complete all required sanitation logs, checklists, and documentation accurately

Packaging Line Operator Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate, and maintain packaging equipment (filler, sealer, x‑ray, metal detector, scale, coder, etc.)
• Make adjustments to equipment to ensure product and packaging meet specifications
• Perform quality checks, including visual inspections, seal integrity, coding accuracy, and weight verification
• Complete all documentation (MMRs) accurately and in real time following Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
• Act with a strong sense of urgency to quickly address equipment faults, errors, or slowdowns
• Follow all safety procedures, GMPs, and sanitation requirements at all times
• Communicate production concerns to leadership promptly for resolution
• Support team operations through overtime as needed
• Perform all other duties as assigned by leadership

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ year of previous experience in an industrial sanitation role, with experience cleaning equipment/machinery following production runs
• Strong understanding of food safety practices, including proper use of cleaning chemicals on food-grade equipment to prevent contamination
• Working knowledge of GMPs, food safety standards, and sanitation procedures, including safe handling of chemicals and awareness of allergen exposure (e.g., dairy, soy), cross-contamination, etc.
• Ability to work in environments with exposure to food allergens (e.g., dairy, soy), dust and wet conditions
• Ability to perform basic shop math
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Reliability, accountability, and strong work ethic
• Ability to work overtime/weekends as needed

Preferred:

• Experience operating packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in sanitation, food manufacturing, or packaging operations in food, dietary supplement, or pharmaceutical or other regulated/controlled working environments
• Knowledge of GMPs, food safety, and sanitation procedures
• Experience working with industrial cleaning equipment and chemicals, and understanding of water only cleaning

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods (up to 10 hours per shift)
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50lbs
• Regular use of hands to finger, grasp, pinch, touch, or operate equipment/controls, and handle materials/objects
• Bending, kneeling, climbing (stairs/platforms), and operating machinery
• Ability to work at heights (mezzanine or scissor lift up to 20 feet)

• Exposure to dust, dry powder, and wet processes
• Exposure to food allergens (e.g., dairy, soy, etc.)
• Climate-controlled facility; optional PPE (such as dust masks) available but not required

• Starting Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour, with higher starting rates offered based on experience and qualifications*
• Double Time Pay for 50+ hours/week + any weekend work

• PTO Package with Carryover Option
• 9 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Medical, Dental & Vision (Affordable Family Coverage)
• HSA Option with Quarterly Company Contributions
• Company-Paid Life, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with strong company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonuses
• and more!

Email your resume to  Please ensure your resume is up to date. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Fortress Nutrition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.