Production-General Labor, Part Time

Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, Inc.; Ellsworth (ME); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Part time

Job summary

A united states dairy cooperative is seeking a Part-Time General Laborer to join their team in Ellsworth. This position involves operating a forklift, filling and securing cheese and whey products for shipment, and supporting various production tasks. Candidates must be able to lift 50+ lbs repetitively, work in shifts, and have a willingness to assist in multiple areas of production. The role offers a competitive wage of $24.00/hr with additional bonus incentives for specific shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Capable of filling and securing products for shipment.
• Must lift over 50 lbs repetitively.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift for loading and unloading.
• Accurately fill products for shipping.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance.

Skills

Forklift operation

Production data recording

Heavy lifting (50+ lbs)

Equipment maintenance

Job description

General Description

The Part‑Time General Laborer is responsible for working where assigned in either the cheese department or the whey department. The position is responsible for accurately filling and securing cheese/whey products to ship to customers. The position must interact well with all other departments of the cooperative and be willing to learn and assist in other areas as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate forklift efficiently and in a safe manner.
• Properly record production data as needed.
• Load/unload trucks as needed.
• Perform minor maintenance of equipment.
• Properly operate the scan gun in working with products.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. repetitively.
• Stand for up to 8 hours per shift.

Cheese Production Only

• Accurately set up and run the curd line.
• Fill 25 lb. to 50 lb. curd boxes. Proceed to stack these boxes on a pallet.
• Understand the set up and clean‑up operation of the barrel line.
• Make barrels and boxes for the sale of products.
• Fill and cap 500 lb. barrels. Proceed to arrange barrels on pallets.

Whey Production Only

• Assist dryer operators in the shut down and cleaning operations.
• Fill, bag, and stack whey products on a pallet.
• Accurately and efficiently prepare loads for shipping as per the Bill of Lading.
• When assigned, assist pan operator in cleaning of the evaporators.

Wage

• Part Time - $24.00/hr
• Overtime paid after 8 hours on a shift
• Additional bonus pay for overnight and Sunday shifts

Requirements

Schedule

• 2nd and 3rd Shifts needed - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays!
• Minimum 2 weekends required per month
• Part Time = Work 2-4‑days/week on average or up to full time hours seasonally!