Cheese Prep Specialist

Holmen-Cheese-LL; Holmen (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Holmen-Cheese-LL in Wisconsin is seeking a detail-oriented, physically capable worker to prep cheese for production. You will inspect cheese, move it through the facility, and assist the production team as needed, with emphasis on safety and cleanliness.

The role demands standing for long shifts, repetitive movement, and adherence to SQF and HACCP standards. Forklift operation may be required, and overtime, weekends, and holidays could be part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Perform repetitive movement tasks.
• Stand for long shifts on concrete or platforms.
• Operate production equipment (training provided).
• Operate a stand up forklift.
• Follow SQF and HACCP food safety standards.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Climb and move on ladders, steps, platforms.
• Bend, stoop, and twist repeatedly.
• Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.
• This work is physically demanding and may involve heavy lifting up to 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and physically move cheese throughout the day.

Skills

Operate a stand up forklift

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Repetitive movements tolerance

Job description

Description

We are looking for someone who has great attention to detail and enjoys physical work. In this role the individual selected will play a critical role in our operation ensuring the cheese we use in our process is prepped and ready for production to use. This includes inspecting and physically moving cheese throughout the day.

Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted via email. Please be sure to check your SPAM/JUNK folders.

This is a very physically demanding position.

Requirements

Requirements

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms
• Stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 10-hour shift
• Operate production equipment (training provided) as needed
• Operate a stand up forklift
• Follow all food safety standards including SQF and HACCP
• Ensure a clean work environment
• Climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms
• Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required
• This work is physically demanding and can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups. Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 40 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs constantly, or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.
• Additional essential functions may be applicable to specific jobs.