Yogurt

ob Duties: The Yogurt Packager / Operator will package finished product either by hand or by operating or tending packaging machines or equipment in order to prepare yogurt for storage or shipment. Secondary duties may include, but not be limited to, cleaning and sanitation, milk separation, standardizing milk with powders and cream, CIP, and ferment tank operation, and other related duties as assigned.

• Pack yogurt into containers, cartons, or bags in a timely manner by tending or operating packaging equipment.
• Clean containers, materials, supplies, or work areas, using cleaning solutions and hand tools.
• Prepare supplies and labels, and verify and record product, packaging, or order information on specified forms and records.
• Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications are met.
• Sort, weigh, and inspect products, verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet specifications.
• Verify accuracy and correctness of product identification labels and attach to finished packaged items.
• Remove finished packaged items from machine and separate rejected items.
• Palletize packaged product. Move pallets of product in and out of production areas.
• Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.
• Stop or reset packaging machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Must adhere to all GMP, safety, and production rules and regulations established by the Company and other requirements.
• Must keep and maintain extreme cleanliness of all equipment and work areas due to sensitivity of yogurt to bacteria and mold.
• Other related additional duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

Shift: 2nd shift, 1:00pm - done (typically 8-9 hour shifts), Monday-Friday plus occasional Saturday's.

Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour, plus 2nd shift premium of $1.00 per hour

Excellent pay rates and great benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance eligibility, 401(k), plus paid time off and paid holidays!

Requirements:

• Cheese/food industry experience is preferred but not required.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• A good attendance record is required.
• Candidate must be a team player.
• 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.

How to Apply:

Please go to the company website, www.klondikecheese.com to complete an application online, click on the Careers tab to navigate to open positions. If you are unable to complete an application online, paper applications may be picked up in our Main Office at W7839 State Road 81, Monroe, WI 53566, anytime Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:30 pm (excluding holidays).

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. It 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, have been excluded. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by Supervisors as deemed appropriate. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The company maintains its status as an at-will employer.

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.

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 companys premises.

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.