Packaging Line Operator

Position Title: Packaging Line Operator Pool

Position Type: Regular - Full Time

Requisition : 43021

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences —Together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

The Packaging Line Operator ensures efficient operation of assigned packaging lines under normal supervision. This role is responsible for equipment setup, adjustments, quality checks, product flow, and maintaining safe and sanitary work practices throughout the packaging process.

• Operate, set up, and adjust all equipment on assigned packaging lines, ensuring proper function and efficiency.
• Perform product changeovers, quality inspections, testing, and maintain documentation to meet specifications.
• Monitor and calibrate scales for accurate weights and consistent product flow.
• Maintain supplies, prevent contamination, and uphold cleanliness and compliance with GMP and sanitation standards.
• Report quality or production issues, contribute to continuous improvement, and complete required reports and other assigned duties.

This role works in a manufacturing environment with potential exposure to loud noises, strong odors, temperature fluctuations, moving machinery, wet or humid conditions, hazardous chemicals, high or confined spaces, extreme temperatures, vibration, and prolonged standing, walking, communicating and sensory tasks. Physical requirements include handling objects, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and requiring close, distance, color, peripheral, depth vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Available Shift: D Crew/PM Shift (6 PM - 6 AM) on a 2-2-3 schedule; shift differential offered.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or food manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification required.
• Continuous learning mindset and adaptability to new equipment, processes, and roles.
• Strong technical ability with a digital-first approach and accurate data entry.
• Effective communication with all levels, following written, oral, or diagram instructions; independent documentation in English.
• Attention to detail, prioritizing product quality, safety, and accurate record keeping.
• Physical capability to meet job requirements, including bending frequently, lifting heavy objects up to 40 pounds, and operating Powered Industrial Vehicles.
• Team-focused attitude and problem‑solving skills; ability to work independently or collaboratively.

• Competitive hourly rate
• Insurance from day one of employment
• 401(k) match up to 6%
• PTO, company holidays, wellness days
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Set schedule with overtime allowances
• Education reimbursement

Target hourly rate: $29.65 USD. Bonus eligibility and shift differential applicable.

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, United States.

McCain Foods Limited

Manufacturing

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family‑owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities where we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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