Dairy Intake & Production Operator — 1st Shift

Grande Cheese Company; Chilton (WI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost onsite clinics

Free onsite fitness center

Free healthy snacks

Health and wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Grande Cheese Company is launching a new state-of-the-art dairy facility in Chilton, WI, seeking a 1st Shift Production & Intake Operator to ensure safe receipt and handling of milk and dairy ingredients. You will operate intake equipment, monitor production systems, and support quality checks in a fast-paced startup environment.

The role offers a four‑day workweek with 10‑hour shifts (5:00 AM–3:30 PM), opportunities for cross-training, and advancement as the Chilton site scales.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1–4 years of experience in manufacturing, dairy processing, food production, milk receiving, logistics, warehouse, transportation, or similar industrial environments.
• Experience operating, monitoring, or troubleshooting dairy intake, bulk liquid transfer, or receiving equipment.
• Ability to safely operate equipment and follow established procedures.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems and production equipment.
• Computer proficiency for data entry, process monitoring, and documentation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented manufacturing environment and adapt to changing priorities within a start‑up environment.
• Strong attention to detail, food safety, and product quality.
• Commitment to workplace safety and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload milk tankers while ensuring product quality and food safety standards are met.
• Move and position trailers using yard horse equipment to support receiving and production operations.
• Operate and monitor dairy intake, transfer, and processing equipment.
• Conduct quality inspections, sampling, and testing to ensure product specifications are achieved.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to minimize downtime and maintain efficient operations.
• Utilize computer systems for production monitoring, inventory tracking, and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and TPM.

Skills

Milk Receiving

Raw Milk Intake Operations

Milk Tanker Unloading

Yard Horse / Yard Truck Operation

Terminal Tractor Operation

Trailer Spotting and Dock Management

Dairy Processing

Food Manufacturing

Agricultural or Dairy Logistics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Grande Cheese Company is launching a new state-of-the-art dairy facility in Chilton, WI, seeking a 1st Shift Production & Intake Operator to ensure safe receipt and handling of milk and dairy ingredients. You will operate intake equipment, monitor production systems, and support quality checks in a fast-paced startup environment.

The role offers a four‑day workweek with 10‑hour shifts (5:00 AM–3:30 PM), opportunities for cross-training, and advancement as the Chilton site scales.