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Packaging Machine Operator - Nights

Campbell's · Franklin, WI · $22.50–$25.30 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 4, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How do you keep your machine running with as little downtime and waste as possible over a long shift?

What they are checking: Ownership of line efficiency, including watching film and supplies and catching problems early.

Tell me about a time you made a mistake at work that affected quality. What happened next?

What they are checking: Honesty about errors and whether they report quality problems quickly, which protects the customer.

How do you hand off your machine to the next shift?

What they are checking: Communication habits that keep problems from being rediscovered at every shift change.

What would you do

This is 3rd shift, starting as early as 10:45 PM, with required overtime and holiday coverage. How does that fit your life, and how have you handled overnight work before?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably work nights and overtime, since the posting stresses attendance and punctuality.

You find a piece of metal or plastic near the product on your line. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop, hold product and report a possible foreign material issue instead of brushing it aside.

When do you fix a problem yourself and when do you call maintenance?

What they are checking: Judgment about their limits and safety, especially around guards and lockout.

About the work

Tell me about packaging equipment you've run, like baggers, form-fill-seal machines, cartoners or case packers.

What they are checking: How much hands-on machine experience they bring and how quickly they can learn new snack packaging equipment.

Your bagger starts making bad seals. Walk me through what you'd check.

What they are checking: Basic troubleshooting of temperature, film, pressure and timing before calling maintenance.

How do food safety rules change the way you work around a packaging line?

What they are checking: Awareness of GMPs like hairnets, glove changes, foreign material control and keeping product off the floor.

What do you check on product coming off your line to make sure it's right?

What they are checking: Quality checks like weights, codes, seals and labels that operators own in snack packaging.

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The full job description

As published by Campbell's.

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us. Location: Franklin, Wisconsin Pay : $22.50 - $25.30 BOE Shift: Night Shift, 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule (work every other weekend) Hours: 5:45 PM to 6:00 AM, with overtime as needed based on business requirements. Start times and hours may vary due to staffing coverage, production schedules, and holiday requirements. Strong attendance and punctuality are required. HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY HERE… As a Salty Packaging Machine Operator , you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of packaging equipment while maintaining product quality and production standards. You will help drive operational excellence by troubleshooting equipment, performing preventative maintenance, minimizing waste, and ensuring products are packaged accurately and efficiently. WHAT YOU WILL DO… • Operate, monitor, and maintain packaging equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous production. • Read and interpret production schedules and MicroStrategy reports to plan packaging activities. • Maintain required production documentation, including Metal Detector and Batch Order Verifications. • Print and manage packaging labels using various printers and programs. • Perform nitrogen testing and monitor packaging specifications to ensure product quality. • Set up packaging equipment, including bag makers, scales, case sealers, robot cells, and auxiliary equipment. • Create and modify machine programs, code dates, and machine micro logic to support efficient operations and reduce waste. • Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on packaging equipment. • Conduct scale calibrations, make equipment adjustments, and ensure proper machine functionality. • Complete product changeovers efficiently while minimizing downtime. • Monitor machine performance, packaging materials, cutoffs, seals, weights, and production speeds. • Perform bag weight checks and quality inspections throughout the shift. • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve packaged product quality issues. • Properly handle product runoff, rework salvageable product, and account for production losses. • Maintain adequate packaging material inventory and replenish supplies as needed. • Keep equipment and work areas clean while following sanitation standards. • Immediately report equipment malfunctions or safety concerns to maintenance or supervision. • Follow all food safety, quality, safety, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. • Assist with seasoning system monitoring and replenishment when applicable. • May provide guidance and direction to Packers and serve as a backup for Packaging Coordinator or other skilled positions. • Support additional operational responsibilities as assigned, including mandatory overtime when required. WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH… • Packaging Operators and Packers • Packaging Coordinators • Maintenance Technicians • Production Supervisors • Quality Assurance Team Members • Operations and Manufacturing Personnel You will collaborate across departments to ensure packaging operations meet production schedules, quality standards, and safety expectations. WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE… (MUST HAVE) • Ability to safely operate packaging machinery in a manufacturing environment. • Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions, production documentation, numbers, and product specifications. • Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and make minor machine adjustments. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality and food safety standards. • Ability to work independently and use sound judgment in a fast-paced production environment. • Ability to follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean work area. • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift. • Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally assist with heavier loads. • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with loud noise, moving machinery, humidity, and varying conditions. • Flexibility to work overtime as required. IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE… (NICE TO HAVE) • High School Diploma or GED. • One (1) year of manufacturing, packaging, or production experience. • Experience operating automated packaging equipment, scales, baggers, case packers, or robotic systems. • Experience performing preventative maintenance or equipment troubleshooting. • Familiarity with MicroStrategy or other production scheduling systems. • Experience with machine programming, code dating systems, and packaging label printers. • Prior leadership experience providing guidance to production or packaging team members. • Food manufacturing experience and knowledge of food safety practices. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.

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