Cheese Plant General Labor — Forklift Certified, PTO & 401k

Associated Milk Producers Inc; Jim Falls (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

PTO

401k

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) operates six Midwest manufacturing plants and produces American‑type cheese and processed cheese for foodservice, retail and ingredients.

This role supports production by assembling carts, cleaning equipment, and ensuring sanitation and safety standards. The ideal candidate holds a valid forklift license, a High School diploma or GED, and demonstrates GMP adherence while assisting with maintenance and shift communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to maintain a valid forklift operator license.
• Experience with GMP policies and safety procedures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble carts and place cheesecloth and liners into boxes.
• Rinse carts and pans; clean and sanitize; re-clean if needed.
• Load/unload carts in vacuum chamber and vacuum as required.
• Inspect, weigh and tag carts; maintain housekeeping.
• Document recordkeeping and communicate production deficiencies.
• Report information during shift change overs; follow GMP policies.
• Assist maintenance with machine repairs or troubleshooting.
• Identify continuous process improvement opportunities.

Skills

Forklift operator

Cleaning & sanitation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) operates six Midwest manufacturing plants and produces American‑type cheese and processed cheese for foodservice, retail and ingredients.

This role supports production by assembling carts, cleaning equipment, and ensuring sanitation and safety standards. The ideal candidate holds a valid forklift license, a High School diploma or GED, and demonstrates GMP adherence while assisting with maintenance and shift communication.