Dairy Production Float

gpac LLC.; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac LLC in Vernon County, Wisconsin seeks a Production Float – Dairy Manufacturing to support multiple dairy processing areas, including pasteurization, milk intake, butter production, packaging, and sanitation.

Position involves operating HTST pasteurization equipment, receiving and transferring milk, assisting with butter production, conducting quality testing, and maintaining records. 12-hour shifts, weekends/holidays required; full-time role with potential benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of dairy manufacturing experience required.
• Pasteurizer Operator Permit or Buttermaker License preferred.
• Knowledge of dairy processing, production equipment, and sanitation procedures.
• Understanding of GMPs and food safety requirements.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate HTST milk and cream pasteurization equipment.
• Receive and transfer raw and pasteurized milk.
• Assist with butter production, including operating churns and monitoring product quality.
• Perform milk and butter quality testing.
• Operate automated CIP sanitation systems.
• Assist with butter packaging, palletizing, and shipping preparation.
• Maintain accurate production, quality, and sanitation records.
• Follow GMP, food safety, sanitation, and plant safety procedures.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.

Skills

Dairy experience

GMP knowledge

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Production Float – Dairy Manufacturing

Location: Vernon County, WI
Pay: $22/hour
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 12-hour shifts; weekend and holiday availability required

Take your dairy manufacturing experience to the next level by working across multiple areas of production—not just one production line!

An established, farmer-owned dairy manufacturer in Vernon County, Wisconsin, is seeking an experienced Production Float to support its dairy processing operations.

This is an opportunity to develop valuable experience with pasteurization, milk intake, butter production, packaging, and sanitation while supporting a respected dairy manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate HTST milk and cream pasteurization equipment.
• Receive and transfer raw and pasteurized milk.
• Assist with butter production, including operating churns and monitoring product quality.
• Perform milk and butter quality testing.
• Operate automated CIP sanitation systems.
• Assist with butter packaging, palletizing, and shipping preparation.
• Maintain accurate production, quality, and sanitation records.
• Follow GMP, food safety, sanitation, and plant safety procedures.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of dairy manufacturing experience required.
• Pasteurizer Operator Permit or Buttermaker License preferred.
• Knowledge of dairy processing, production equipment, and sanitation procedures.
• Understanding of GMPs and food safety requirements.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Compensation & Opportunity

$22/hour

• Gain hands-on experience across multiple dairy processing departments.
• Work with specialized pasteurization, butter-making, and packaging equipment.
• Expand your technical skills within dairy manufacturing.
• Join an established, farmer-owned dairy cooperative.

All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.

Keywords

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