Food Packaging Line Operator

Imagine starting your shift on a clean, humming production floor in Portage, IN. You check your line, dial in the settings, and keep the packaging equipment running smoothly so safe, quality food products make it out the door on time. That’s the everyday impact you’ll have with Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc.

Role Snapshot

• Location: Portage, IN
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Shifts: 2nd & 3rd
• Compensation: $18.00–$19.00 per hour
• Pay Frequency: Weekly

What a Typical Shift Looks Like

• Set up, operate, and closely monitor production and packaging machinery.
• Handle basic changeovers and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.
• Record counts, quality checks, and production details accurately each day.
• Clean equipment and perform routine inspections to keep everything running safely.
• Uphold strict quality, safety, and throughput standards.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in manufacturing or warehousing (food production experience is a plus).
• Mechanical savvy with a knack for diagnosing simple equipment issues.
• Ability to contribute independently and collaborate with a team.
• Reliability, attention to detail, and a safety-first mindset.

Why Join Through Nexus

• Weekly pay.
• Full-time, steady hours with long-term opportunity.

How to Apply

Apply in person Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

(Please bring two forms of employment identification)

Application Locations

Merrillville, IN – 600 W 81st Ave, Ste 1A

Portage, IN – 6575 Daniel Burnham Dr, Ste C

Highland, IN – 8135 Kennedy Ave

AI Disclosure:

Our recruitment process may include AI-assisted tools to support candidate evaluation. These tools do not replace human decision-making. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.