Production Line Equipment Technician
Location: Randolph, WI
Employment Type: Contract-to-hire
Compensation: $21.50/hour (2nd shift)
Schedule: 2nd shift — 6:00 PM–6:00 AM (Mon–Wed) and 6:00 PM–11:30 PM (Thu); overtime may be required on Thursdays and/or Fridays.
A day in the life
You arrive before 6 PM, review the day’s SOPs and production schedule, and bring your line up smoothly from a cold start. Throughout the shift, you monitor run conditions, complete GDP-quality checks, and fine-tune equipment so every unit meets spec. You keep aisles clear and tools organized using 6S principles, move materials with a forklift or pallet jack as needed, and help the warehouse maintain accurate inventory with RF scanners. Before handing off, you label and palletize finished product to standardized patterns, shut down the line safely, and document everything for the next run.
Core responsibilities
- Set up, operate from start to finish, and shut down production lines per SOPs and daily schedules.
- Consistently deliver product that meets quality specifications and labor standards in a safe, efficient manner.
- Apply Good Documentation Practices (GDP) to complete quality checks and required paperwork accurately.
- Maintain a clean, orderly work area using 6S lean practices.
- Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and barrel handlers.
- Identify opportunities to improve safety, throughput, and ergonomics.
- Support warehouse organization and inventory control using RF guns and cycle counts.
- Follow all safety and environmental requirements; wear required PPE when handling materials.
- Label and palletize finished goods according to standardized pallet patterns.
- Assist with line changeovers, line setups, and relocating equipment between lines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you’ll bring
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts 3.5 days per week, with overtime as needed on Thursdays and/or Fridays.
- Reliable, on-time attendance for all scheduled days and shift start times.
- High school diploma, GED, or applicable manufacturing experience.
- Preference for candidates with at least six months operating packaging machinery in a food or feed manufacturing environment.