Dairy Production & Intake Operator - 4 Day Week

Grande Cheese Company; Chilton (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite clinics

Free onsite fitness center

Free healthy snacks

Health and wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Grande Cheese Company is hiring a Production & Intake Operator at our Chilton dairy facility. You will oversee milk receipt, tanker unloading, and dairy intake operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficient movement of ingredients.

The role offers a four-day workweek (three 12-hour shifts) with pay aligned to 40 hours plus weekend premium. Training starts on a Sunday-Tuesday schedule before transitioning to regular shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-4 years 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.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload milk tankers while ensuring product quality and food safety standards.
• 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.
• Maintain compliance with FDA, USDA, OSHA, and food safety requirements.
• Collaborate with teammates to establish best practices and build a high-performing operation.
• Develop versatility by cross-training across multiple production and receiving functions.

Skills

Milk receiving

Dairy processing

Food manufacturing

Logistics

Quality checks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Grande Cheese Company is hiring a Production & Intake Operator at our Chilton dairy facility. You will oversee milk receipt, tanker unloading, and dairy intake operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficient movement of ingredients.

The role offers a four-day workweek (three 12-hour shifts) with pay aligned to 40 hours plus weekend premium. Training starts on a Sunday-Tuesday schedule before transitioning to regular shifts.