Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery Hiring for Production (General Laborer) at Ellsworth, WI Full Time

General Laborer (Production) – Full Time & Part Time positions available!
Join the always-growing family 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
Part Time – $20.00/hr
Full Time – $23.07/hr, will bump up to $25.07/hr after 6 months!

• Working 2-4 days per week! Great way to make extra $$$!

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:

• Full Time will start at $23.07/hr at time of hire and then increase to $25.07/hr after 6 months of employment!

• Part Time starts at $20.00/hr!
• Overtime paid after 8 hours on a shift
• Additional bonus pay for overnight and Sunday shifts

Schedule:

• 2nd and 3rd shift – primary need!
• Minimum 2 weekends required per month

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $23.07 per hour