Production (General Laborer) - Part Time

Shelby American, Inc.; Ellsworth (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a well-established cooperative creamery, where you will play a vital role in cheese production and logistics. As a part-time general laborer, your responsibilities will include operating a forklift, filling and securing cheese and whey products, and ensuring smooth operations across departments. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment that values teamwork and community, with opportunities for additional hours during peak seasons. If you are looking for a rewarding position in a family-oriented workplace, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift and recording production data.
• Ability to lift heavy loads and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely and efficiently for loading/unloading.
• Fill and secure cheese/whey products for shipping.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Production Data Recording

Equipment Maintenance

Ability to Lift 50+ lbs

Standing for Long Periods

Tools

Scan Gun

Job description

Description

Join the always-growing Team at Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery as we work with our cooperative of local farmers to create award-winning cheese!

Committed to our Team, Craft & Community, Since 1910

General Description: The Part-Time General Laborer is responsible for working where assigned in either the cheese department or the whey department. This position is responsible for accurately filling and securing cheese/whey products to ship to customers. This 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 - $23.00/hr
• Overtime paid after 8 hours on a shift
• Additional bonus pay for overnight and Sunday shifts

Schedule:

• 2nd shift - primary need, especially Wednesdays
• Minimum 2 weekends required per month
• Part Time = Work 2-4 days/week on average or up to full time hours seasonally!

ABOUT ELLSWORTH COOPERATIVE CREAMERY: At Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, our team members are more than employees; you are like family and we want you to succeed. This culture has contributed to the longevity of our staff, whose careers at Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery span 10, 20 and even 50 years! Our Ellsworth, Wisconsin facility specializes solely in the production of our world-famous All Natural White Cheddar Cheese Curds, both natural and flavored, our All Natural Cheddar Cheese Curd Crumbles and sweet whey powder.