Production General Labor, Full-Time

PRODUCTION GENERAL LABORER - Full Time opportunity with opportunities for Overtime and Benefits/PTO!

At Ellsworth Creamery, our team members are more than employees; they are like family and we are committed to their success. This culture has contributed to the longevity of our staff, whose careers at Ellsworth Creamery span 10, 20 and even 50 years! Join our Team as we work with our cooperative of local farmers to create award-winning cheese!

Key Details:

8 hour shifts; Overtime paid outside 8 hours per shift.

Overnight and Sunday shift premiums

2nd and 3rd shifts likely, minimum 2 weekends required per month.

Full Time, $27.07/hr + benefits package!

Benefits Package - excellent benefits for you and the family!

• PTO - 80 hours in the first year of service!
• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision
• Supplemental Insurances: Accidental, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
• 401k & Pension
• Company provided benefits: STD, LTD, Life Insurances

General Description: The Production General Laborer is responsible for working where assigned in either the cheese department or the whey department. This position is responsible for accurately filling and securing cheese/whey products to ship to customers. This position must interact well with all other departments of the cooperative and be willing to learn and assist in other areas as needed.

What will you do?

• Work on the Production line, with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and meeting daily output goals!
• Monitor product quality (freshness, texture, appearance) while ensuring barrels/boxes are being properly sealed and labeled.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards while keeping your work station clean.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

• Operate forklift efficiently and in a safe manner.
• Properly record production data as needed
• Load/unload trucks as needed.
• Perform minor maintenance of equipment.
• Properly operate the scan gun in working with products.

Cheese production:

• Make barrels and boxes for the sale of products.
• Fill and cap 500 lb. barrels. Proceed to arrange barrels on pallets.
• Understand the set up and clean-up operation of the barrel line.
• Assist in the set up and cleanup operation of curd room.
• Fill 25 lb. to 50 lb. curd boxes. Proceed to stack these boxes on a pallet.

Whey production:

• Fill, bag, and stack whey products on a pallet.
• Accurately and efficiently prepare loads for shipping as per the Bill of Lading.
• Assist dryer operators in the shut down and cleaning operations.
• When assigned, assist pan operator in cleaning of the evaporators.

Required Education / Experience/ Competencies and Other Skills:

• Reliable attendance and on-time arrival are required.
• Ability to read and follow directions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must pass forklift operations training.

Preferred Experience and Other Skills:

• Eagerness and willingness to learn and work in the dairy industry.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge preferred.
• Experience in Warehouse or Manufacturing environment desired

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. repetitively.
• Ability to push 500lb. barrels of cheese on a track.
• Stand for up to 8-10 hours per shift.
• Pass a drug & alcohol screen as well as a general background check.
• Food Plant environment; must adhere to all food and plant safety policies and regulations.
• Whey dust/powder in areas.
• Work with chemicals for cleaning purposes.
• Atmosphere may be humid, hot, and is dependent on weather.

Must be 18 years of age as required by policy.

Our Ellsworth, Wisconsin facility specializes solely in the production of our world-famous All Natural White Cheddar Cheese Curds, both natural and flavored, our All Natural Cheddar Cheese Curd Crumbles and sweet whey powder.

Committed to our Team, Craft & Community, Since 1910