Associate CALF Team Member - Shift C (1PM - 9PM, Mon - Fri)

Organic Valley; Cashton (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Organic Valley is seeking an Associate CALF Team Member for the Cashton facility. The role supports conversion of Ghee, Deli Cheese, and Cheese shreds, with duties including sanitation and equipment setup on rotating shifts.

This is a safety-sensitive, hourly position with team-driven responsibilities. You will follow SOPs, maintain quality, document information, and work on production lines while prioritizing safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience following SOPs and GMP.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience handling sanitation chemicals safely.
• Basic computer literacy is preferred.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50–120 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs to ensure proper product conversion.
• Operate equipment with attention to detail.
• Follow GMP and food safety regulations.
• Set up equipment on production lines.
• Maintain quality standards for customers.
• Pack products, palletize, and document information.
• Work safely and follow safety requirements.
• Sanitize equipment and production areas as needed.

Skills

Good manufacturing practices

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Sanitation chemicals

Basic computer skills

Lifting 50-120 lbs

Standing long hours

Bending and reaching

Education

None

Job description

Associate CALF Team Member - Shift C (1PM - 9PM, Mon - Fri)

Location: Cashton Conversion & Labeling Facility (CALF)

Pay Grade: 6

Employee Type: Hourly

Bonus Eligibility: This position is eligible for a 3% annual bonus incentive based on cooperative and individual performance.

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Summary of Role

The Conversion and Labeling Facility Production Team Member is responsible for all aspects of the conversion of products on our Ghee, Deli Cheese and Cheese shreds production lines. This position will also be responsible for the sanitation of the production areas and machines, on a rotating basis. This is a safety sensitive role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow all SOP’s to ensure proper conversion of products.
• Operate all equipment with a strong attention to detail.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety Regulations.
• Set up of all equipment on any production line.
• Follow quality standards to ensure our customers receive exceptional products.
• Pack products in boxes and palletize.
• Work safely and follow safety requirements.
• Ensure that all necessary information is properly documented.
• Clean and Sanitize production equipment and room when necessary.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with general plant cleaning as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good understanding of good manufacturing practices.
• Good communication and problem solving skills.
• Strong Attention to Detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to safely work with required sanitation chemicals.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Ability to frequently lift/carry up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 120 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and duration of shift.
• Ability to occasionally bend, twist/turn, and reach above shoulders throughout the shift as needed.

Base salary range

Base salary range: $18.21 per hour - $21.42 per hour

The typical hourly wage for a new hire is $18.21 per hour exclusive of fringe benefits. This position also receives a $2.00 per hour shift premium between the hours of 6pm and 12am, a $3.00 per hour shift premium between the hours of 12am and 6am and this position receives a $2.00 per hour shift premium on Saturdays and Sundays.If you are hired at CROPP, your final base hourly wage compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Hiring at the maximum of the hourly wage range is not typical.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
• Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Time Off – 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will.
• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave – For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
• Vision & Dental Insurance – Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
• 401k – We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee’s contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
• Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
• Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars
• Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account
• Flexible Scheduling