Production Assistant

Klondike Cheese Company; Chestnuthill Township (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Klondike Cheese Company is seeking a Production Assistant to support the yogurt production department with daily administrative and operational tasks, ensuring accurate data, scheduling, and inventory tracking.

You will collaborate with the Yogurt Procurement Specialist, the Yogurt Production Scheduler, production staff, and shipping personnel to maintain records, assist with production schedules, and resolve discrepancies to keep operations efficient.

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical aptitude required.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations and scheduling principles is preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and related business software is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Office products.

Responsibilities

• Verify production orders, materials, and production information for accuracy.
• Data entry and maintenance in the ERP system; identify and correct discrepancies.
• Maintain and file production, purchasing, and inventory records and reports.
• Develop and maintain production schedules; back-up to the Yogurt Production Scheduler.
• Track milk and ingredient requirements for production schedules.
• Communicate schedules and order requirements with yogurt make and packaging departments.

Skills

Mathematical aptitude

ERP systems experience

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: W7839 STATE ROAD 81 - MONROE, WI 53566Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: 1st Shift

Description

We are growing again -- Join the Klondike Cheese Team!

We are currently seeking a Production Assistant to fill a new opening!

The Production Assistant is responsible for supporting the daily administrative and operational activities of the yogurt production department. This position works closely with the Yogurt Procurement Specialist, Yogurt Production Scheduler, production employees, and shipping personnel to ensure accurate production data, scheduling, inventory tracking, and material usage information. The Production Assistant helps maintain accurate records, supports production scheduling activities, and assists with identifying and resolving discrepancies to ensure efficient department operations.

Shift: 8:00am until done, Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed.

Job Duties

• Assists with verifying production orders, related materials, and production information to ensure accuracy and completion.
• Performs data entry and maintenance within the ERP system, identifies discrepancies, and takes corrective action when necessary.
• Compiles, posts, summarizes, maintains, and files a variety of production, purchasing, and inventory records, reports, correspondence, and other documentation in accordance with established procedures.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of production schedules based on customer orders and production requirements, serving as backup to the Yogurt Production Scheduler as needed.
• Supports the determination and tracking of milk and ingredient requirements for production schedules.
• Communicates production schedules, order requirements, and related information with yogurt make and packaging departments to support efficient operations.
• Works closely with shipping personnel and other departments to identify, investigate, and correct production or inventory-related errors.
• Verifies production and consumption data to ensure accurate reporting, inventory control, and operational records.
• Ensures timely and accurate completion of required production documentation and administrative records.
• Maintains confidentiality of department information and performs duties in a professional and organized manner.
• Follows all established company policies, food safety standards, quality requirements, and regulatory procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical aptitude required, including the ability to perform calculations accurately and analyze production-related data.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations, production processes, and production scheduling principles preferred.
• Experience working with ERP systems and related business software is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including advanced skills in Excel and working knowledge of Outlook and Word.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze information, identify discrepancies, solve problems, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees and departments throughout the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to support production and business objectives.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation in an organized and timely manner.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of accuracy and accountability.

Additional Information

The information in this job posting/description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by Supervisors as deemed appropriate. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The company maintains its status as an at-will employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Klondike Cheese Co. is an equal opportunity employer.

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Drug-Free Workplace

Klondike Cheese Co. is a drug-free workplace. Drug testing is a condition of hire, and employment by the company is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results of a drug test. Employees, volunteers, vendors and guests of the company are prohibited from the use, sale, dispensing, distribution, possession, manufacture, or being under the influence of drugs that are illegal under any federal, state or local law, including marijuana, prescription drugs without a valid prescription, inhalants, or narcotic substances, on the company’s premises.

Additional Hiring Policies

E-Verify is used to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Klondike Cheese Co. complies with federal and state disability laws. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at 608-325-3021