Cheese Production Worker

Bongards' Creameries; Perham (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking dedicated Cheese Production workers to join their expanding team in Perham, MN. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where employees are empowered and respected. With a focus on quality and safety, you'll be part of a team that values continuous improvement and individual growth. Enjoy a competitive hourly wage with potential increases, along with excellent benefits including paid time off, 401(k) matching, and profit sharing. If you have a passion for producing high-quality dairy products, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with Company Match

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Profit Sharing

Internal Career Opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Commitment to food and employee safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate block towers and barrel line equipment.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness of work areas.
• Report quality and food safety concerns.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Sanitation Procedures

Quality Control

Job description

Today Bongards' processes millions of pounds of milk per day, and is among the largest dairy co-ops in the U.S. But we’ve stayed true to our farmer-owned roots ensuring the best quality possible at every step of the production process.

We’re looking for dedicated, inspired people who care about unsurpassed quality and doing great things as a team. People who have a passion for problem solving and making an impact where they work. People who thrive in an environment where they’re empowered, respected and rewarded—in a culture that’s entrepreneurial and responsive, where employees have a voice.

Job Summary:

Bongards is looking to add full time Cheese Production workers for expansion of our Perham, MN facility. Most of the openings are PM shifts. Cheese Production workers work 12-hour shifts. One week would be 3 days and the next week would be 4 days. Bongards' has a culture of employee empowerment and advancement. The majority of the leadership team in Perham comes from production employees who have been promoted due to their performance. The shifts for PM Cheese Packagers are 6 PM to 6 AM. The PM Cheese Packagers are on one of two teams, one team works every Monday and Tuesday and is off every Wednesday and Thursday. The other team works the opposite schedule. The teams split the weekends. Below is a sample schedule for someone on the Monday-Tuesday rotation:

• Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
• Week 1 Off 6:00 PM 6:00 PM Off Off 6:00 PM 6:00 PM
• Week 2 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM Off Off Off Off
• Week 3 Off 6:00 PM 6:00 PM Off Off 6:00 PM 6:00 PM
• Week 4 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM Off Off Off Off
• Week 5 Off 6:00 PM 6:00 PM Off Off 6:00 PM 6:00 PM
• Week 6 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM Off Off Off Off

Job Duties:

• Operate block towers and barrel line and related equipment.
• Use forklift to transfer barrels to the cooler.
• Operate boxer and related equipment.
• Watch quality of blocks being formed.
• Perform all necessary sanitation procedures for this position.
• Perform sanitation of towers, DMM, barrel line and related equipment.
• Give breaks to the DMM operator.
• Responsible for maintaining floor sanitation and cleanliness of other work-related areas.
• Keep clear, accurate, and timely records.
• Keep work area clean.
• Understand the plant’s commitment to customer’s expectations and quality.
• Report all quality and food safety concerns to the immediate supervisor or their designated replacement.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor or lead.

Position requirements:

• Must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to both food and employee safety.

Physical capabilities:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work environment includes exposure to noise, heat, and cleaning chemicals.

Pay:

• Pay for the position will be $25.26 per hour starting with increases in the first year that would get up to $26.78 after 1 year.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Disability, life and voluntary insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Profit Sharing.
• Internal Career Opportunities.

Just ask the people who work for Bongards' now and they’ll tell you that everyone in every function has a true passion for producing safe, high-quality dairy products. That’s what creates the culture of growth and success that you’ll find at Bongards'. When a great team of committed people strives for continuous improvement, opportunities for individual growth will follow. Bongards' history of success is proof of that.

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