Production Associate

Foremost Farms USA; Reedsburg (WI); On-site; USD 32,910 - 35,707; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contribution

Pension plan

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling options

On-the-job training

Life and short-term disability insurance

Job summary

A leading dairy cooperative located in Reedsburg, Wisconsin is seeking a Production Associate to join their team. This full-time role offers starting pay of $23.89 per hour with opportunities for pay increases. Employees will enjoy comprehensive benefits including health, vision, dental, and a 401(k) plan. Candidates should be at least 18 years old, have the ability to lift 50 pounds, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join us in bringing dairy to life!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Thrives in a fast-paced work environment.
• Able to work 2nd or 3rd shift, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Produce safe and quality dairy products.
• Troubleshoot production issues effectively.
• Ensure personal and team safety.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to read and comprehend English

Teamwork skills

Interest in equipment

Job description

About Us

Foremost Farms USA is one of the largest, leading dairy cooperatives in the United States and a major dairy food and ingredients manufacturing business. We represent hundreds of Midwest dairy farmer members located in seven Midwest states, producing about 500 million pounds of cheese and 50 million pounds of butter each year across our network of plants. "We Bring Dairy to Life" in eight manufacturing plants in Wisconsin and Michigan and at our headquarters in Middleton (Madison), Wisconsin. We're looking for employees who are innovative and aim for excellence in a 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 $23.89/hour. Pay increases to $25.92/hour after 6 months of employment.
- Earn an additional $0.75/hour shift premium for working any hours from 6:00pm – 6:00am
- Earn time and one half for hours worked over 40 in a week
- Earn double pay for all work performed on a Sunday

Shifts Available: 2nd shift (4:00pm – midnight) or 3rd shift (midnight – 8:00am). Weekends and holidays scheduled on a rotating basis.

Join our Reedsburg Team!

Our facility is located at 501 S. Pine St., Reedsburg, WI 53959

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

Because you and your family matter, Foremost Farms offers excellent benefits. Our comprehensive medical plan includes health, vision, dental, and prescription insurance. We offer single or family plans, with premiums less than $80 a month for single plans and less than $190 a month for family plans. Our plan also offers some of the lowest annual deductibles in the market at $250 for single and $500 for family.

Benefits

• Competitive wages – starting pay of $23.14 an hour. After successfully completing training, you will receive $25.17 an hour.
• Premium paid for hours worked between 6pm – 6am
• 401(k) with a generous company contribution
• Pension
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays per calendar year
• Time and one half for hours worked over 40 in a week
• Double pay for all work performed on a Sunday
• Flexible spending account – for medical and childcare expenses
• Option: Get paid every day with daily pay
• On‑job training
• Life and short‑term disability insurance
• Advancement opportunities

Who You Are

• You are at least 18 years old.
• You can read and comprehend the English language.
• You can lift up to 50 pounds.
• You can stand for extended periods of time.
• You thrive in a fast‑paced work environment.
• You enjoy being part of a team.
• You have an interest in equipment and how it works.
• You are inquisitive and enjoy learning new skills.
• You are a night owl and can work either 2nd or 3rd shift.
• You can work weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule.

What You Will Own

• You will be responsible for producing a safe, quality product.
• You will troubleshoot production issues and elevate them to appropriate team members.
• You will be trained on HACCP, GMPs, safety, manufacturing processes, and loss control programs and will use that knowledge to perform your work duties.
• Safety is your number one value, and you will ensure your personal safety and that of your team members.

Who We Are

Foremost Farms is a dairy business with cooperative ownership. We bring dairy to life by making wholesome dairy products for the world's most trusted brands. We process milk solids into dairy ingredient solutions for functional nutrition, 100% all‑natural premium Wisconsin cheeses, sweet cream butter, whey and milk protein, and quality bulk fluid milk straight from the dairy farm families that own Foremost Farms.

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 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; this may include a drug test, background check, and other verifications or assessments to ensure you can succeed in your position.

Are You Ready to Be Foremost?

Apply today at www.foremostfarms.com