4-Day Week Dairy Production and Intake Operator

Grande Cheese Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost onsite clinics

Free onsite fitness center

Free healthy snacks

Health and wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Grande Cheese Company is hiring for a 1st Shift Production & Intake Operator at our brand-new dairy manufacturing facility in Chilton, WI. This role supports safe receipt, movement and processing of milk and dairy ingredients.

You'll operate intake equipment, monitor production systems, perform quality checks, troubleshoot issues, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives. Four ten-hour shifts, 5AM–3:30 PM, with a four-day workweek.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience in manufacturing, dairy processing, food production, milk receiving, logistics, or related settings.
• Experience operating, monitoring, or troubleshooting dairy intake, bulk liquid transfer, or receiving equipment.
• Ability to safely operate equipment and follow procedures.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems and production equipment.
• Computer proficiency for data entry, process monitoring, and documentation.
• Team-oriented, adaptable to start-up environment and changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail, food safety, and product quality.
• Commitment to workplace safety and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload milk tankers while ensuring product quality and food safety standards.
• Move and position trailers using yard horse equipment to support receiving and production operations.
• Operate and monitor dairy intake, transfer, and processing equipment.
• Conduct quality inspections, sampling, and testing to ensure product specifications are met.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to minimize downtime and maintain efficiency.
• Utilize computer systems for production monitoring, inventory tracking, and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including Lean, 5S, Kaizen, TPM.
• Maintain compliance with FDA, USDA, OSHA, and food safety requirements.
• Collaborate with teammates to establish best practices and build a high-performing operation.
• Develop versatility by cross-training across multiple production and receiving functions.

Skills

Milk Receiving

Raw Milk Intake Operations

Milk Tanker Unloading

Yard Horse / Yard Truck Operation

Terminal Tractor Operation

Trailer Spotting and Dock Management

Dairy Processing

Food Manufacturing

Agricultural or Dairy Logistics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Grande Cheese Company is hiring for a 1st Shift Production & Intake Operator at our brand-new dairy manufacturing facility in Chilton, WI. This role supports safe receipt, movement and processing of milk and dairy ingredients.

You'll operate intake equipment, monitor production systems, perform quality checks, troubleshoot issues, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives. Four ten-hour shifts, 5AM–3:30 PM, with a four-day workweek.