Machine Operator - Packaging


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Job Title: Machine Operator - Packaging
Location: Plover, WI, Midwest United States, USA

Company: McCain Foods
Industry Sector: Food/Processing
Industry Type: Food & Beverage Products and Processing
Career Type: Operator/General Laborer
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Description:



Requisition ID: 38405  

  

Job Description:
  

About McCain 

At McCain, we’re feeding the world: from French fries to cakes, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That’s why we’re dedicated to ensuring our core values—Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality—shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain! 

  

Why join the McCain family 

  • Your Life – we’re here to help you fulfil your potential, flourish, and thrive in work and life. 

  • Your Success – work alongside passionate individuals who are committed to supporting your career ambitions, drive, and success. 

  • Your Impact – we want you to make a meaningful, lasting impact for you, for your colleagues, and for the business. 

McCain is a place where you can grow from the ground up, so join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain. 

  

About the role 

As a Packaging Operator, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining automated packaging equipment, including the Wexxar Case Erector, Taper, and Auto Palletizer. You’ll monitor product flow, ensure equipment is functioning properly, manage packaging supplies, and help meet quality and safety standards throughout the shift. This role is vital to keeping the packaging line running smoothly and efficiently. 

  

Leadership Principles 

Our principles, each with related practices, guide our actions across the organization. Together, they address how McCain interacts with our customers and employees, and how we work as individuals and collectively to find success. While each role adheres to the Leadership Principles, individual roles may focus more on a specific principle or principles. 

  • We are customer obsessed. Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights, we drive mutual success. 

  • We think big and plan ahead. Through ambition, curiosity, and smart risks, we can accomplish goals, refine processes, and innovate to scale success. 

  • We bring out the best in our people. We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first, showing humility, and working together. 

  • We act like owners. Together, we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain. 

  

Statement of Job 

Operate and maintain case erector, taper, and auto palletizing systems in the packaging department. The Packaging Operator is responsible for the Wexxar Case Erector, Taper, and Auto Palletizer to ensure production and packaging efficiency and safety. 

  

Major Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Operate and monitor equipment per supervisor direction to meet company standards 

  • Ensure shift meets quality, production, sanitation, and safety targets 

  • Set up, start, reset, and shut down packaging equipment 

  • Coordinate with team members and perform varying tasks as needed 

  • Operate electric pallet jack to move materials as required 

  • Maintain consistent supply of packaging materials (cases, tape, pallets, slip-sheets) 

  • Troubleshoot and resolve basic equipment issues; escalate to maintenance as needed 

  • Perform SAP and Infinity Data System entries for production tracking 

  • Accurately complete production and equipment reports 

  • Maintain product flow and ensure proper palletizing supply levels 

  • Participate in factory clean-ups and follow safety procedures at all times 

  • Complete all other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Department Manager 

  

Special Requirements 

  • High mental focus and ability to work independently 

  • Strong verbal communication across all levels of operations 

  • Physical effort required including standing, lifting, and crouching for extended periods 

  • Great care required to prevent injury or damage to equipment 

  • Certification required to operate an electric pallet jack 

  • Must possess basic computer skills 

  

Scope of Authority 

  • All employees have the right to question or refuse unsafe work 

  • All employees are expected to take appropriate actions for the safety of people, product, and equipment 

  

The McCain Experience 

We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individually—your impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here, you have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why we’re better together. 

  

The Benefits of Working for McCain 

McCain offers full benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance. In addition, we offer other benefits including but not limited to: 

  • 401k match at 6% 

  • Adoption Assistance 

  • Infertility Assistance 

  • Education Reimbursement Assistance 

  • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave 

 

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Job Post Date: 09/22/25
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