Cheddar Operator - Night Shift

Davita Inc.; Town of Weyauwega (WI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cheese production seeks a Cheddar Operator for their night shift in Weyauwega, Wisconsin. This role involves safely packaging cheddar cheese, operating equipment, and maintaining production standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing and a high school diploma, though other qualifications are valued. Join a team that invests in its employees with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) with up to a 7% company match

3 Weeks PTO

Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

Advancement Opportunities

Healthy work/life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety protocols.
• Ability to lift and handle packaging materials.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently package and seal cheddar cheese into 640-pound boxes.
• Set up area for daily production and clean up post-production.
• Operate vacuum chambers and maintain cleanliness in the production area.

Skills

Basic computer operational skills

Ability to work with minimum supervision

Adaptability to changing environment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lift Truck License

Job description

Job Type:RegularINVEST IN YOU, Join Agropur!

Agropur is actively seeking a Cheddar Operator on our NIGHT SHIFT to join our feta production team in Weyauwega, Wisconsin.

How Agropur invests in YOU:

• Starting pay of $23.93 an hour

• Hours: 2-2-3 rotation on the day shift, 3:30 PM to 3:30 AM

• Two pay increases in the first year up to $1.00

• $1.50 Shift Differential + Double Time on Sundays

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

• 401(k) with up to a 7% company match

• 3 Weeks PTO

• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

• Advancement Opportunities

• Healthy work/life balance

What this role is about:

The Cheddar Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently packaging and sealing cheddar cheese into 640-pound boxes.

• Set up area for daily production.

• Make boxes, fill, and drain according to specifications.

• Prepare boxes and place into vacuum chamber. Operate vacuum chambers and record information according to specifications.

• Pull boxes from vacuum chambers and hang on the rail for the specified time, then move to the seal line for final sealing.

• Prepare box cards for sealed boxes per make (recipe), and place box of cheese into the pre-cooler.

• Assist all Cheddar employees as needed.

• Clean-up entire 640 room after daily production and prepare supplies for the next day.

• Keep area clean and organized at all times

What you need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Minimum three (3) years of food manufacturing experience preferred.

• Lift Truck License preferred.

• Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment quickly, and think independently.

• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.

AA/EEO - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

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