Machine Operator – PM 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 adhering to safety and quality standards. Proficient in troubleshooting equipment issues and maintaining production flow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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Bakery Equipment OperationGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Safety Procedures (LOTO, PPE)Mechanical AptitudeQuality Control Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Ingredient MeasurementDough Quality MonitoringProduction DocumentationBatch Data RecordingEquipment Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationAttention to DetailEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

MixersConveyorsPanelviewsForkliftsOvens

Certifications & Qualifications

Forklift Certification

Industry Keywords

Food SafetySanitationAllergen AwarenessProduction EnvironmentProcess Orders

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 proactive monitoring and accurate documentation
Support sanitation, changeovers, shutdowns, audits, and department readiness
Follow safety procedures, LOTO, PPE requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices, food safety, sanitation, allergen awareness, and Food Defense requirements
Operate mixers, panelviews, scales, ingredient lifts, conveyors, extruder depositor equipment, oilers, presses, ovens, depanners, proofers, spirals, and pan conveyor systems
Weigh, measure, and add ingredients to mixers; monitor flour, slurry, oil systems, dough ball weights, and dough quality
Operate equipment startup, shutdown, production, changeover, recipe change, run cycle, warmup, timer, tray rate, and fault-clearing functions
Operate forklifts, hand jacks, and material movement equipment as trained and authorized; complete inspections
Monitor product quality, dough consistency, crust quality, pan flow, belt performance, servo performance, conveyor conditions, and system faults
Respond to jams, dough shape issues, crust tails, out-of-spec screens, power surges, equipment failures, and production interruptions
Make minor adjustments and escalate issues requiring maintenance, supervision, or cross-functional support
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, lot numbers, downtime, slurry times, 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 using appropriate tools and two-way radios
Clean and sanitize mixers, conveyors, catch pans, floors, ingredient equipment, and production areas
Support changeovers, shutdowns, mixer scraping, press die changes, depanner swaps, weight adjustments, timer resets, and equipment preparation
Relieve Bakery employees for breaks and support Mixer Operators, Crust Packers, Utility Service, and other assigned areas
Replenish supplies, organize warehouse and production areas, remove waste, assist with material movement, and perform backup or cross-training 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 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
High attention to detail for lot tracking, process orders, documentation, product specifications, recipes, weights, temperatures, downtime, and quality checks
Ability to lift or carry up to 50 lbs
Ability to work in an indoor bakery manufacturing environment with flour dust, noise up to or above 90 dBA, hot and cold areas, humidity changes, gas vapors, compressed air, rotating equipment, slippery floors, conveyors, moving machinery, and production congestion
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional $3.00/hr for the PM shift
Quarterly incentives
Comprehensive Nestlé benefits after 30 days of employment
401(k) with company match
Healthcare coverage
Performance-based incentives
Training and on-the-job training
Inclusive workplace
Equal employment opportunity
Reasonable accommodation support