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Gehl Food & Beverage

Gehl Food & Beverage

Aseptic food and beverage manufacturing

Aseptic Robot Operator - 3rd Shift

Full-Time
$22.50 - $30/hr
Entry
Lathrop, CA, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • Effective verbal, written, and active listening communication skills.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and accurately follow batch sheets, production logs, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand equipment operation, process flow, and basic troubleshooting techniques.
  • Working knowledge of package integrity standards, Clean-in-Place systems, sanitation practices, Good Manufacturing Practices, and food safety requirements.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate, complete, and legible production records and documentation.
  • Strong mathematical skills, including basic arithmetic, measurements, and unit conversions used in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
  • Follow all Lockout/Tagout, Good Manufacturing Practices, food safety, and company safety procedures.
  • Complete the 30-day onboarding and qualification program.
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of aseptic production processes, product specifications, and downstream equipment.
  • Identify downstream equipment components and understand their functions.
  • Navigate Human Machine Interface screens and operator controls.
  • Operate robotic palletizing systems, conveyor systems, and downstream equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Safely clear equipment jams, conveyor faults, and minor production stoppages.
  • Understand photo eye locations, sensor functions, and basic troubleshooting techniques.
  • Perform basic conveyor maintenance, including chain repairs, gearbox inspections, roller replacement, and conveyor belt lacing repairs.
  • Perform assigned Autonomous Maintenance and preventive maintenance tasks.
  • Perform printer operation, product changeovers, and material replenishment.
  • Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
  • Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards.
  • Perform line support activities as needed, including responding to line jams, replenishing cardboard and packaging materials, and supporting production operations.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

About the company

Gehl Food & Beverage manufactures food and beverage products in the United States using aseptic processing, which makes shelf-stable products that don’t require refrigeration. The company provides end-to-end services—from research and development to category management and validated packaging—along with manufacturing contracts for national brands, foodservice operators, retailers, and private-label programs. Its products are distributed widely across the U.S. through a high-efficiency distribution network, supported by a recently expanded Germantown, WI facility and new Colleton County operations with a $46 million investment and 106 jobs. Gehl aims to help customers bring products to market quickly and cost-effectively while expanding its manufacturing footprint, combining development-to-market services with large-scale aseptic production and broad multi-channel distribution.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Village of Germantown, Wisconsin

Founded

1896

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What believers are saying

  • August 5, 2026: Gehl finished its Germantown expansion, adding manufacturing capacity.
  • Gehl’s Colleton County launch brought $46 million investment and 106 new jobs.
  • August 25, 2025: Gehl refinanced and acquired Crescent Dairy, expanding scale.

What critics are saying

  • Wind Point’s sale process, open since September 2023, distracts management and customers.
  • Crescent Dairy integration stretches through 2026, risking outages, cost overruns, and quality escapes.
  • High capital intensity makes future expansion dependent on lender appetite and margin discipline.

What makes Gehl Food & Beverage unique

  • Gehl’s aseptic lines make shelf-stable dairy and beverages for national brands.
  • Its Germantown and Colleton County plants provide validated, end-to-end manufacturing capacity.
  • Gehl sells through nearly every U.S. retail channel, including convenience and foodservice.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

5%
WP Partners
Oct 10th, 2023
Companies | Portfolio | Wind Point Partners

Acquired: January 2002Divested: June 2004