1st Shift Packaging Team Member

Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO - 80 hours in the first year

Medical, Dental, Vision

Supplemental insurances: Accidental, 1

401k Retirement Plan

STD, LTD, Life Insurance

Job summary

Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, Inc. is seeking a Packaging Team Member for first shift with a 7:00am to 3:00pm schedule. This full-time role focuses on light packaging and curd room operations, ensuring accurate filling and secure packaging for shipment to customers.

The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the ability to learn across departments. A starting wage of $17.00 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate the packaging line with focus on accuracy, consistency and daily output goals.
• Monitor product quality (freshness, texture, appearance) and ensure packages are sealed and labeled.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards and keep the workstation clean.
• Maintain the duties of the department as instructed by packaging supervisor.
• Inspect packaging and seals, ensure proper labeling per order.
• Record production data and maintain a sanitary workspace.

Skills

Reliable attendance

Read and follow directions

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Description

PACKAGING TEAM MEMBER - Full Time opportunity for 1st shift!

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:

• 7:00am - 3:00pm, Monday through Friday (8 hour shifts)
• No Weekends or Holidays!
• Full Time starts at $17.00/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 Retirement Plan
• Company provided benefits: STD, LTD, Life Insurances

General Description:

The Packaging Team Member is responsible for the efficient operation of the light packaging and curd room lines while accurately filling and securing our products to ship to customers. This position must practice safety in all aspects of the job. Additionally, this position must interact well with all other departments 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 packages are being properly sealed and labeled.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards while keeping your work station clean.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Maintain the duties of the department as per packaging supervisor’s instructions.
• Inspect package and seal of product in correct packaging.
• Assure proper labeling per order as set by the supervisor.
• Stack finished product within the proper boxes on a pallet.
• Understand the cleanup operation of the packaging department.
• Season cheese curds while following flavor profiles provided by the supervisor.
• Inspect weight and seal retail packages of cheese.
• Properly record production data.
• Maintain a sanitary workspace according to the company’s Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Follow all current company policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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.

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.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. repetitively.
• Stand for up to 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.
• Work with chemicals for cleaning purposes.

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