Experienced Machine Operator

Mullins Cheese, Inc.; Town of Mosinee (WI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid medical clinic

Vacation pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee discount at Mullins Cheese

YMCA membership contributions

Job summary

Mullins Cheese, Inc. is seeking a self-motivated, team-oriented production worker to join our cheese production line in Wisconsin.

This role focuses on operating and monitoring production machinery, performing CIP procedures, and sampling product for lab testing to ensure quality. You will maintain production records, assist in ensuring safety and HACCP compliance, and support the plant manager on the shift.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum of machine operating experience.
• High School diploma.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control production machinery.
• Monitor and use Clean in Place procedures on product machinery and tools.
• Correctly take samples of product for lab testing.
• Fill out proper documentation in accordance to customer specification and government agencies.
• Aid other employees to maintain a safe process and quality product.
• Maintain clean work environment.
• Aid plant manager on the shift by following directions.
• Operate within HACCP guidelines to assure safe, quality product.
• Lifting 60 lbs. from the ground.

Skills

Machine operation

Lab sampling

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Mullins Cheese is seeking a self‑motivated, team‑oriented, eager to work individual to work in our Cheese Production. Mullins Cheese is based upon growth and advancement, and as a Mullins Cheese employee you have opportunities to grow and advance throughout the company. Mullins Cheese is a family owned and operated company and is collaborative with employees. Employees have a say in troubleshooting and process improvement within the company.

Essential Job Functions

• Monitor and control production machinery
• Monitor and use “Clean in Place” procedures on product machinery and tools
• Correctly take samples of product for lab testing

Maintain appropriate production records

• Fill out proper documentation in accordance to customer specification and government agencies
• Aid other employees to maintain a safe process and quality product

Follow Safety Procedures

• Maintain clean work environment
• Aid plant manager on the shift by following his/her directions
• Operate within HACCP guidelines to assure safe, quality product
• Other duties assigned by plant manager
• Lifting 60 lbs. from the ground

Wage

Starting wage based upon experience. $3.00 Shift Premium 6pm-6am. Monday-Friday. All Day Saturday. 1.5x pay over 40 hours.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 year minimum of machine operating experience
• High School diploma

Preferred Qualifications

• Willing and Able to perform all job essential functions with or without accommodation
• Willing and Able to be exposed to/perform all physical and environmental factors
• Certifications: Forklift Certification
• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience: 1-3 years in a food production position
• Experience with Dryers, evaporators, vats, milk separators UF, MF, or RO systems
• Experience in a food manufacturing facility

Benefits

Mullins Cheese Invests In These Programs

• Employer paid medical clinic
• Vacation pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discount at the Mullins Cheese retail store
• YMCA membership contributions for employees and family members
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Insurance, HSA, Vision Insurance, and Dental Insurance
• 401K Plan and Profit Sharing
• Life AD&D, Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance