Machine Operator

Job Summary

Wixon is a growing and progressive food and flavoring manufacturing company located in St. Francis that has been in business since 1907. We are always looking for talented individuals looking to build a career and join the Wixon family. We pride ourselves on building employee’s skills through our ongoing training and grow employee’s careers within a highly supportive team environment. Our people benefit from an encouraging and fun work environment, and this is one reason why we have been in business for over 100 years. Plus, we’re currently offering a generous sign-on bonus to all new hires.

Key Responsibilities

• Working in a team environment to operate packaging equipment, ensuring continuous line production.
• Responsible for the operation of equipment on continuous operating packaging lines including rigid container filler, bulk fillers, vertical or horizontal pouch fillers, cartoners, labelers, cappers, jar unscramblers, sealers, checkweighers, scales and metal detectors.
• Ability to make adjustments to the operating line to ensure continuous production.
• Ability to assist in line set ups with Setup Team Members.
• Operates and provides support to other packaging lines.
• Responsible for quality output.
• Demonstrate ability to setup, troubleshoot, operate, disassemble, and clean equipment highly preferred.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must demonstrate a consistent work history and the ability to work in a manufacturing environment. Must be responsible for following quality control guidelines and good manufacturing practices (GMP) to ensure a safe and quality product is produced.

• 1st shift: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• 2nd shift: 12:30 PM – 8:30 PM
• 3rd shift: 8:30 PM – 5:00 AM

Starting wage rate: $18 – $25 depending on your experience + $1 shift premium for 2nd shift & $3 shift premium for 3rd shift!

Wixon offers much to its employees including a spacious corporate campus in St. Francis, Wisconsin. Our Benefits Include:

• $2,000 sign on bonus for 1st shift
• $3,000 Sign on bonus for 2nd shift
• $4,000 sign on bonus for 3rd shift
• On­site cafeteria with employee meal plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• 401(k) & Profit Sharing
• Attendance Bonus
• Company Sponsored Employee Events
• In 2026 OT is paid 1.75x
• Annual Bonus Incentive
• Paid Vacation & Personal Days
• 9 Paid Holidays

It is Wixon’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, or physical disability.