Job Type Full-timeDescriptionJoin the Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery - Menomonie location for great benefits, paid time off and more! This position works four-10 hour shifts: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. No weekends and off Wednesdays! Starting wage is $20.00/hr, then increase to $22.00/hr at 120 days! Plus, a $2.00 night shift bonus for hours worked between 6pm to 6am. Job Title: Make Room - Cheese Processor, 2nd Shift Report to: Production Supervisor Supervises : None Shift Hours: 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM Location: Menomonie General Job Description:This position is general labor. You are required to foster an environment of trust and open communication while developing your talent for your future and the future of the organization. This position must practice and mentor the safety of all employees while producing a quality product. In this position you must interact well with all other departments of the cooperative. Duties and Responsibilities•Read, record, and communicate the PH control of the cheese•Able to set-up, work and change the cheese tables•Attention to detail a must•Leveling cheese in forms, Flip and removing cheese from the forms•Know and follow proper operations for the brine room•Hand scooping as well as pumping cheese into forms•Monitor lines, wash tanks and ensure proper measurement of starter•Cleaning and sanitization are ongoing throughout entire shift•Proper operation of the whey pumps•When needed must be able to rework cheese•Properly record production data as needed.•Maintain a sanitary workspace according to the company's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).•Must know all operations and duties of the make room.•Maintain open communications with all departments.•Willing to learn other positions.•Follow all current company policies and procedures.•All other duties appropriate to the position or as assigned.Physical Demands
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
- Pass pre-employment drug alcohol screen.
Work Environment / Environment Condition:
- Ability to tolerate working in warm temperatures.
RequirementsRequired (Basic) Education / Experience/ Competencies and Other Skills:
- Must be punctual, dependable, and responsible.
- Ability to read and follow directions.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer knowledge preferred but will train..
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Eagerness to learn and work in the dairy food industry.
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
- Pass pre-employment drug alcohol screen.
Work Environment / Environment Condition:
- Ability to tolerate working in warm temperatures.
Salary Description Starting wage $20/hour