Production Assistant

Klondike Cheese Company; Monroe (WI); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,030,720; Full time

Job summary

Klondike Cheese Company in Monroe, WI is seeking a Production Assistant to support daily cheese production. Shift is 8:00am until done, Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed.

You will verify orders, enter data in the ERP system, maintain production records, assist with schedules, coordinate with yogurt, packaging, and shipping teams, and help ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance. Strong mathematical ability and experience with ERP and Microsoft Office are preferred; attention to

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical aptitude for accurate calculations and data analysis.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations, production processes, and scheduling principles preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and related business software preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel; Outlook/Word knowledge beneficial.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Verifies production orders, materials, and information for accuracy and completion.
• Performs data entry in ERP, identifies discrepancies, and takes corrective action.
• Compiles, maintains, and files production, purchasing, and inventory records per procedures.
• Assists with development/maintenance of production schedules; backup to Yogurt Scheduler.
• Supports determination and tracking of milk/ingredient requirements for schedules.
• Communicates schedules and requirements with yogurt make and packaging departments.
• Coordinates with shipping and other departments to fix production/inventory errors.
• Verifies production data for reporting, inventory control, and records.
• Ensures timely completion of production documentation and admin records.
• Maintains confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Follows company policies, food safety standards, and regulatory procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Math aptitude

Manufacturing ops

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Organization

Data analysis

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Record keeping

Independent work

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: W7839 STATE ROAD 81 - MONROE, WI 53566

We are growing again -- Join the Klondike Cheese Team! We are currently seeking a Production Assistant to fill a new opening!

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.

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.

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.

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.