Production Associate

Foremost Farms USA; Lancaster (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and vision insurance

Dental and prescription coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Foremost Farms USA—Lancaster, Wisconsin—is hiring a Production Associate to join our team. This full-time position offers growth in a fast-paced dairy production environment with training on HACCP, GMPs, safety, and manufacturing processes.

Shift premiums apply for night hours and overtime is available; weekend/holiday work is required on a rotating basis. Starting pay is $28.08 per hour, with a raise to $29.28 after 3 months, plus a $1.75/hour night shift premium, and double pay on Sundays or

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years or older.
• Able to read and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to do basic math (addition and subtraction).
• Must be able to tell time on an analog or digital clock.
• Ability to use computers and touch-screen technology.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

• Produce a safe and quality product.
• Troubleshoot production issues and upscale them to appropriate team members.
• Trained on HACCP, GMPs, safety, manufacturing processes, and loss control programs and use that knowledge to perform your work duties.
• Participation in a team environment.

Skills

Reading English

Basic math

Time reading (analogue/digital)

Computer use / touch screen

Lift up to 50 pounds

Detail oriented

Stand for long periods

Fast-paced environment

Weekend/holiday availability

Job description

About Us

Foremost Farms USA is one of the largest, leading dairy cooperatives in the United States and major dairy food and ingredients manufacturing business. We represent hundreds of Midwest dairy farmer members located in seven Midwest states, and we produce about 500 million pounds of cheese and 50 million pounds of butter in plants across our network every year. "We Bring Dairy to Life" in seven manufacturing plants across Wisconsin and Michigan and in our headquarters in Middleton (Madison), Wisconsin; and we’re looking for employees who are innovative and aim for excellence in our wide variety of production, field and business roles. Join us!

About Us

Foremost Farms USA is one of the largest, leading dairy cooperatives in the United States and major dairy food and ingredients manufacturing business. We represent hundreds of Midwest dairy farmer members located in seven Midwest states, and we produce about 500 million pounds of cheese and 50 million pounds of butter in plants across our network every year. "We Bring Dairy to Life" in seven manufacturing plants across Wisconsin and Michigan and in our headquarters in Middleton (Madison), Wisconsin; and we’re looking for employees who are innovative and aim for excellence in our wide variety of production, field and business roles. Join us!

About This Opportunity

JOB TITLE: Production Associate

POSITION TYPE: Full time

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

Starting Pay: $28.08 per hour.

• Pay increase to $29.28 after 3 months
• Shift Premium of $1.75 an hour paid for working any hours between 6 pm- 6 am
• Sunday Pay: Earn 2x pay for work performed on a Sunday
• Holiday Pay: Earn 2x for holiday pay
• Overtime Pay: Earn 1.5x pay for hours worked over 40 in a week or over 8 hours per day

Please apply only if you are available to work first, second and third shift. Holiday and weekend work is required on a rotating basis.

Join our Lancaster Team!

We are Located at

932 N Madison St, Lancaster, WI 53813

Belong to a company who values their employees. Join Foremost Farms as a Production Associate at our Lancaster, Wisconsin location and play an integral part of Bringing Dairy to Life!

Job Responsibilities

• Produce a safe and quality product
• Troubleshoot production issues and upscale them to appropriate team members
• Trained on HACCP, GMP’s, safety, manufacturing processes, and loss control programs and use that knowledge to perform your work duties
• Participation in a team environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years or older
• Able to read and comprehend the English language
• Ability to do basic math (addition and subtraction)
• Must be able to tell time on an analog or digital clock
• Ability to use computers and touch-screen technology
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be detail oriented
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced work environment
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience

Benefits

Because you and your family matter, Foremost Farms offers some of the best benefits in the area. Our comprehensive medical plan includes health, vision, dental, and prescription insurance. Employees pay less than $100/month for single coverage and less than $245/month for family coverage, with low annual deductibles ($250/$500). Other benefits include:

• Paid vacation and holidays (premium pay for holiday work)
• 401(k) plan available
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Option: Get paid every day with daily pay
• Referral program
• On-the-job training
• Advancement opportunities!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

At Foremost Farms USA, we believe that employee diversity brings strength to our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Successful completion of pre-employment screening is required, which could include a drug test, background check, and other verifications or assessments to be sure you will be able to succeed in your position.