What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift Packaging Operator - Dry Powder Ingredients (6:00am-4:30pm, M-Thurs) position at Fortress Nutrition, LLC?
Fortress Nutrition is growing—and we’re looking for reliable, detail-oriented Packaging Line Operators to join our Dry Powder Operations team. This role is responsible for operating packaging equipment, completing real-time quality checks, and working closely with the production team to package products safely, accurately, and according to customer specifications.
If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in accuracy, and work well in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is a great opportunity to build your skills while working a consistent 1st shift schedule.
Schedule: 1st Shift
What You’ll Do
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in accuracy, and work well in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is a great opportunity to build your skills while working a consistent 1st shift schedule.
Schedule: 1st Shift
- Monday–Thursday: 6:00 AM–4:30 PM
- 3-Day Weekends (Friday-Sunday)
- Overtime and weekend work may be required based on production and business needs
What You’ll Do
- Set up, operate, and maintain packaging equipment and related machinery (fillers, sealers, x-ray systems, metal detectors, scales, coders, etc.)
- Make equipment adjustments as needed to ensure products and packaging meet required specifications
- Perform consistent, accurate quality checks (visual bag inspections, seal-integrity checks, coding verification, weight checks) throughout production
- Complete Master Manufacturing Records (MMRs), production records, and quality documentation in real time following Good Documentation Practices
- Continuously monitor equipment and product flow to identify and address faults, errors, or slowdowns
- Act quickly to identify and address equipment issues or slowdowns
- Report any/all production concerns to Production Supervisor or Lead promptly for resolution
- Follow all food-safety requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), safety procedures, and sanitation standards
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area
- Support team operations through overtime or weekend work when needed
- Perform all other duties as assigned by leadership
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 years of experience in food manufacturing, with understanding/knowledge of food-safety and quality programs, including GMPs, handwashing, allergen controls, sanitation, and cross-contamination prevention
- Ability to perform basic shop math
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team
- Ability to work in an environment with food allergens, dry powder, dust, and wet conditions
- Ability to work overtime and weekends as required by production or business needs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience operating high-speed packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of GMPs, food safety, and quality standards
- Previous machine operating experience
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 10 hours in a shift)
- Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to safely work from a mezzanine workstation or scissor lift up to 20 feet high
- Frequent use of hands to operate controls, tools, equipment, and packaging materials
- Frequent reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and balancing
- Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle and operate tools, equipment and packaging materials
- $19.00 – $20.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
- Double pay for hours worked after 50 hours in a workweek
- Weekend work is paid at double pay
- PTO Package with Carryover Option
- Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision (Affordable Family Coverage)
- HSA with Company Contributions
- Company Paid Life, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Strong Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Bonuses
- And more
Ready to Apply?
Email your resume to careers@fortressllc.com
Please ensure your resume is up to date. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Fortress Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer.
Email your resume to careers@fortressllc.com
Please ensure your resume is up to date. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Fortress Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $19 - $20