Production/Packaging Team - 1st & 2nd shift Openings!

Klondike Cheese Company; Monroe (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Referral program

Quarterly production bonuses

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Klondike Cheese Company is seeking a full-time Packaging Associate for 1st shift in Monroe, WI to operate and monitor packaging lines for cheese and yogurt production. You will load materials, perform quality checks, and document results to ensure packaging meets specifications.

Candidates should be able to lift and stand for long periods, and work overtime as needed. We offer competitive hourly pay ($19.00-$25.00) and a benefits package including medical/dental/vision, retirement plans, paid

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret work instructions.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor packaging machinery in cheese/yogurt production.
• Load packaging and products into equipment and onto racks.
• Perform quality checks and document results to meet specs.
• Inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure packing specs are met.
• Record product, packaging, and order information accurately.
• Assist in setup, changeovers, and maintenance to ensure continuous packaging.

Skills

Reading instructions

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Machinery operation

Tools

Electric pallet jacks

Packaging machinery

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: W7839 STATE ROAD 81 - MONROE, WI 53566, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $19.00 - $25.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: 1st Shift, Job Category: Manufacturing

Shifts Available:

• 1st shift packaging
• 2nd shift packaging

Packaging Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in the operation of machinery and equipment used in the cheese or yogurt manufacturing processes.
• Loads packaging and food products into manufacturing equipment, onto racks or into totes.
• Operates packaging machinery as required.
• Observes and monitors packaging lines to ensure the smooth flow of operations.
• Conducts regular quality checks and completes quality documentation to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Examines and inspects containers, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications are met.
• Sorts, weighs, and inspects products, verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet specifications.
• Verifies and records product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.
• Verifies accuracy and correctness of product identification labels; attaches labels.
• Removes finished packaged items from machine and separates rejected items.
• Assists in managing inventory levels of raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished products to keep packaging lines running smoothly. Reports any shortages or discrepancies to supervisors.
• Assist in equipment setup, changeovers, and maintenance to ensure uninterrupted production/packaging and adheres to all company and quality standards.
• Safely and efficiently moves products and materials within the facility, following proper handling procedures, using electric pallet jacks or similar equipment.
• Adheres to all food safety policies and all government food safety and sanitation regulations. (ex. FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA)
• Adheres to and follows all safety guidelines and procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Qualifications / Physical Abilities:

• Previous experience operating packaging machinery in a manufacturing or food processing environment is preferred but not required.
• The ability to safely operate electric pallet jacks.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality products.
• Physical stamina to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy objects and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to work as a part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work overtime or extended shifts as needed.
• Employees are required to stand the duration of the shift, with frequent and repetitive bending, stooping, turning, reaching, grasping and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects and controls.
• Constantly required to talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus naturally or with correction.
• Please note that these physical requirements are representative but not exhaustive. The actual physical demands may vary depending on the specific tasks and work conditions within the facility.

Benefits

• Sign On, Referral, and Quarterly Production Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• Group Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary/Additional Life Insurance
• Flexible spending Account
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Constantly exposed to a moderate level of noise that may make it difficult to concentrate. Constantly exposed to warm, wet, humid, slippery conditions, and at times a cold environment. Occasionally exposed to food grade chemicals required for proper sanitation. Frequently exposed odors and air particulates related to the cheese and yogurt making processes.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. This posting 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, may have been excluded. 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. 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 toparticipate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at 608-325-3021.

Klondike Cheese Company 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.

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. 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.

At Klondike Cheese Co. we believe in the power of cheese to bring joy to people’s lives. We’re not just in the business of making cheese; we’re in the business of making moments memorable. As we continue to grow and share our love for cheese with the world, we’re on the lookout for talented individuals who share our passion.

Join Klondike Cheese today and experience a workplace where your value is not just recognized but celebrated. We’re committed to providing benefits that go beyond the ordinary, ensuring your employment journey is truly exceptional. Discover your potential, grow with us, and let your career soar to new heights.