About the Organization Grassland Dairy Products, Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of butter and dairy ingredients since 1904 and we are always looking to add to our team. With additional facilities across Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Utah, Grassland is a key player in the dairy industry dedicated to producing high-quality products while maintaining a positive work environment for a driven, talent-filled team of employees.Our company offers the most comprehensive benefits package in the area to our employees, generous paid time off, and competitive wages. Description The essential duties and responsibilities will be learned and developed through on-the-job training:
- Follow and comply with applicable good manufacturing, safety, and quality assurance practices.
- Verify quality control items such as product types, ingredients, fat contents, and temperature.
- Properly control butter flows and pressures throughout butter supply system.
- C.I.P. all equipment associated with the churn system.
- Maintain proper documentation in all record keeping formats.
- Assembly, Disassembly, and troubleshooting of churn and rothenburg equipment.
- Assist with general cleaning and housekeeping throughout the plant as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Powered industrial vehicle operations which may include forklifts, scissor lifts, and floor scrubbers.
- Training and support will be provided to help you learn and excel in the essential duties and responsibilities of this role.
Position Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
- Ability to adapt effectively within a continually changing and demanding environment.
- Experience/knowledge in churn equipment operations and minor troubleshooting is not required, but is considered a plus.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the products manufactured and the processes involved.
- Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in order to maintain high levels of safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures and company guidelines in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Able to understand daily production needs.
- Experience/knowledge in essential butter making principles and practices i s not required, but is a plus.
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
- Basic computer skills.
- Must be able to maintain applicable powered industrial vehicle certifications.
- One year internal or equivalent external butter makers experience preferred, but not required.
- Employees must obtain a butter license at the company's expense upon completing f two years of service.
Category Manufacturing Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Location Grassland Dairy Products Shift Third Pay: $20.00-$28.75 Hiring Bonus $2000 Benefits Weekly pay; No premium company-paid health, dental and life insurance; Short-term disability; 401(k) profit sharing with a match of 5%; vacation and PTO; referral bonus. EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is currently accepting applications.