Production Operators in Portage, IN

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Join Our Team as Production Operators in Portage, IN! Innovative Staff Solutions is hiring motivated Production Operators in Portage, IN. Enjoy weekly pay, immediate benefits, and a fast, streamlined hiring process that gets you to work quickly. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we want to meet you! What You’ll Do As a Production Operators in Portage, IN, you will: Set up and operate production machinery. Coordinate production runs with packaging and ingredient teams. Perform routine quality and system checks to ensure products meet specifications. Hand-pack, build, and stack finished goods. Follow all Food Safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and Health & Safety standards. Requirements & Skills We’re looking for candidates with: 1+ years of recent machine operator experience in a manufacturing environment (such as filtration systems, extruders, drying equipment, mixers/blenders, etc.) Background in gelatin, chemical, or food manufacturing (a plus—not required) High School Diploma or equivalent Ability to speak English (bilingual Spanish/Portuguese a plus) Ability to lift 30 lbs. and stand for extended periods Why Choose ISS? As a member of the ISS team, you’ll benefit from: Weekly pay for financial stability Immediate health benefits—no waiting period Referral bonuses Opportunity to transition full-time with our client in as little as 90 days About Innovative Staff Solutions For more than 30 years, ISS has connected job seekers with leading employers across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Wisconsin, and Missouri. As a family-owned, full-service staffing agency, we specialize in flexible work options, temp-to-hire opportunities, direct-hire roles, and professional placements. We’re committed to delivering the best staffing experience—for both job seekers and employers. [gravityform id="62" title="true" description="true"]

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