Canning Line Operator – Early Shift – 3-Day Weekends (4×12 Schedule

Fortress Nutrition is growing—and we’re looking for driven, reliable individuals to join our high-speed Beverage Canning team. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and want a schedule that gives you more balance without sacrificing hours, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, shows up consistently, and wants to be a valuable part of a team that produces high-quality products at scale.

Our 4×12 schedule is designed to give you more flexibility and balance—while still earning full-time hours and even double pay for hours >50 per week!

Schedule:
Early Shift (4x12s)

• Monday – Thursday: 2:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• 3-day weekends (Friday–Sunday)
• Overtime may be required on Fridays/Weekends (up to max 8-hour shifts) based on production or sanitation needs – voluntary basis first!

What You’ll Do

• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain high-speed canning line equipment (filler, seamer, packaging, shrink wrapper)
• Monitor production to ensure efficiency, quality, and minimal downtime
• Act with strong sense of urgency to quickly address line or equipment faults/errors
• Identify and escalate mechanical issues to Maintenance when needed
• Follow all safety standards, GMPs, and sanitation practices
• Support team operations through overtime when needed
• Perform all other duties as assigned by leadership

Required Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of machine operating & troubleshooting experience
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Reliability, accountability, and strong work ethic
• Ability to work overtime/weekends as needed
• Must operate with a high sense of urgency at all times. This role requires constant monitoring of equipment and immediate response to machine faults or slowdowns. Failure to act quickly can stop the entire canning line. Individuals who are not attentive, proactive, and fast-moving in addressing issues will not be successful in this role.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in food, beverage, bottling, canning, or other regulated/controlled working environments

• Knowledge of GMPs, food safety, and quality standards

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods (up to 12 hours per shift)
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50lbs
• Bending, kneeling, climbing (stairs/platforms), and operating machinery
• Talking, hearing, reaching above shoulders; using hands to finger, handle, grasp, pinch or touch objects, controls, tools or equipment

Pay & Benefits

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

Benefits Include

• PTO Package with Carryover Option
• Paid Holidays
• 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!

Fortress Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer.