Machine Operator – AM Shift

Nestle

. Maintain steady ingredient, dough, crust, pan, and product flow to prevent production interruptions .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeMedford • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $27 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating and monitoring bakery equipment while ensuring product quality and adherence to safety and sanitation standards. Proficient in troubleshooting equipment and process issues, maintaining documentation, and supporting production efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

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Bakery Equipment OperationGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Food Safety ComplianceMechanical AptitudeEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Ingredient WeighingDough Quality MonitoringProduction DocumentationEquipment TroubleshootingForklift OperationPanelview OperationMixer OperationConveyor OperationQuality ChecksSanitation Procedures

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailTeamworkProblem-SolvingReliabilityFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

MixersConveyorsOvensProofersDepannersScalesPanel PCsHertzlerSFOLHand Jacks

Certifications & Qualifications

Forklift Certification

Industry Keywords

Food DefenseAllergen AwarenessSafety ProceduresProduction EnvironmentLOTOPPE

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain steady ingredient, dough, crust, pan, and product flow to prevent production interruptions
Operate and monitor bakery equipment to support consistent product quality and efficient output
Identify, troubleshoot, and communicate equipment, process, safety, and quality concerns
Minimize downtime, waste, safety risks, and non-conforming product through monitoring and documentation
Support sanitation, changeovers, shutdowns, audits, and department readiness
Follow safety procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, food safety, sanitation, allergen awareness, and Food Defense requirements
Operate mixers, conveyors, extruder depositor equipment, oilers, presses, ovens, depanners, proofers, spirals, scales, and pan conveyor systems
Weigh, measure, and add ingredients; monitor flour, slurry, oil systems, dough weights, and dough quality
Operate equipment start-up, shutdown, production, changeover, recipe, run cycle, warmup, timer, tray rate, and fault clearing functions
Operate forklifts, hand jacks, and material movement equipment as trained and authorized
Monitor product quality, dough consistency, crust quality, pan flow, belt and servo performance, conveyor conditions, and system faults
Respond to jams, dough shape issues, crust tails, out-of-spec conditions, power surges, equipment failures, and production interruptions
Perform belt checks, conveyor inspections, equipment verifications, and quality checks
Verify process orders, lot numbers, resource numbers, recipes, product information, and production requirements
Record batch data, temperatures, downtime, equipment checks, inspections, audits, and required paperwork
Update process orders and enter information into panel PCs, Hertzler, SFOL, and related production systems
Communicate with Bakery, Assembly, Utility, Mixer, Maintenance, Quality, and Supervisory teams
Clean and sanitize production equipment and assigned areas
Support changeovers, shutdowns, mixer scraping, press die changes, depanner swaps, weight adjustments, timer resets, and equipment preparation
Relieve employees for breaks and support Mixer Operators, Crust Packers, Utility Service, and other assigned areas
Replenish supplies, organize production areas, remove waste, assist with material movement, and perform backup duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent preferred, or equivalent work experience as determined by the company
Basic reading, writing, computer, and math skills
Ability to read scales, production documents, panelviews, and lot numbers
Ability to complete required on-the-job training, safety training, equipment sign-offs, hand jack training, and forklift certification where applicable
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Regular attendance
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while remaining calm, organized, and focused on safety and quality
Strong safety mindset and adherence to LOTO, PPE, GMP, and sanitation requirements
Mechanical aptitude and ability to identify, troubleshoot, and communicate equipment or process concerns
Ability to operate panelviews, mixers, conveyors, oilers, depositor systems, ovens, proofers, depanners, scales, ingredient systems, PCs, hand jacks, and forklifts as trained
Attention to detail for lot tracking, process orders, documentation, product specifications, recipes, weights, temperatures, downtime, and quality checks
Effective communication, teamwork, judgment, planning, and problem-solving skills
Reliability, flexibility, self-direction, and ability to support changing production needs
Ability to frequently lift or carry up to 50 lbs
Ability to work in an indoor bakery manufacturing environment with required PPE

Benefits

Comp & perks

Starting hourly pay of $27.25/hr
Quarterly incentives
Comprehensive Nestlé benefits after 30 days of employment
Performance-based incentives
401k with company match
Healthcare coverage
Broad range of other benefits