Bulk Packaging Operator/Packaging/Warehouse Relief, Day Shift

Foremost Farms USA is one of the largest, leading dairy cooperatives in the United States and major dairy food and ingredients manufacturing business. We represent hundreds of Midwest dairy farmer members located in seven Midwest states, and we produce about 500 million pounds of cheese and 50 million pounds of butter in plants across our network every year. "We Bring Dairy to Life" in eight manufacturing plants across Wisconsin and Michigan and in our headquarters in Middleton (Madison), Wisconsin; and we're looking for employees who are innovative and aim for excellence in our wide variety of production, field and business roles. Join us!

JOB TITLE: Bulk Packaging Operator/Packaging/Warehouse Relief, Day Shift
POSITION TYPE: Full time
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

Starting Pay: $24.80 per hour, increasing to $29.18 per hour after completing 60-day probation.
Earn an additional $2.00/hour shift premium for hours worked between 6:00PM - 6:00AM.

This position requires covering the following shifts:
* 6:00AM - 6:00PM, 5:00AM - 1:00PM, 6:00AM - 2:00PM, 9:00AM - 5:00PM, and 1:00PM - 9:00PM.
* Weekend and holiday work on a rotating basis.

Join our Appleton Team!

Our facility is located at 1815 West Spencer Street, Appleton, WI 54914

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Bulk Packaging Operator (6:00AM - 6:00PM) and Packaging (6:00AM - 6:00PM):

• Operate, set-up, and monitor operation of the scale used for weight control on the pack line.

• Understands and communicates to the other crew members, the order requirements of the products to be packaged.

• Monitors and oversees the proper operation of the metal detector and documents the equipment checks on the detector.

• Rotate through each of positions on the bulk line including brine tending. Rotations occur every 3 hours minimum.

• Set up the line after cleaning and prepare packaging materials for the upcoming orders, oversee line changeovers.

• Operate wrap machine as needed and transfer palletized product to cheese warehouse area using the tow motor provided.

• Transfers product to the cheese cooler.

• Making of boxes, etc. for the upcoming orders on the packaging line, with crew support.

Warehouse Operator (5:00AM - 1:00PM, 6:00AM - 2:00PM, 9:00AM - 5:00PM, 1:00PM - 9:00PM):

• Receives and unloads supplies and ingredients essential for day-to-day production.

• Loading finished goods on shuttle trailer, prints appropriate documents, and sends them to distribution center.

• Performs weekly cycle counts and maintains inventory accuracy.

• Uses daily schedule on SharePoint, completes R12 data entry, and completes MSS duties.

• Works with powder warehouse to shuttle supplies and equipment between docks.

• Communicates low inventory levels of pallets, totes, and anti-cake.

• Receives and unloads supplies and ingredients essential for day-to-day production.

• Creates LPNs and prints pallet sheets for any item that need to be scanned into inventory.

• Scans all LPNs into appropriate locations.

• Samples non-fat dry milk and salt upon receiving and assists with receiving and storage of cultures.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS: Forklift Certified

QUALIFICATIONS:

Effective Cognition:

• Communicate effectively with plant personnel

• Work well independently or as a member of a work group

• Follow verbal work instructions

• Interpret and read information in the English language including safety rules, operatinginstructions and procedure manuals

• Perform basic math functions (adding, subtracting, fractions, etc.)

• Operate human machine interfaces and computers

• Able to tell time on an analog or digital clock

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Able to walk and stand on concrete surfaces for extended periods of time

• Able stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

• Use hands to flex, grip tools and operate machinery

• Push, pull, lift with arms below waist/at shoulder level/above shoulder level up to 50 pounds

• See close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and able to adjust focus

• Perform work in extreme hot or cold temperatures in a damp environment

• Wear required PPE (e.g., hearing protection, fall protection, bump cap, hair net, safety glasses, chemical handling PPE, etc.)

• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 60 lbs.

Benefits:

Because you and your family matter, Foremost Farms offers some of the best benefits in the Fox Valley. Our comprehensive medical plan includes health, vision, dental, and prescription insurance. Employees pay less than $105/month for single coverage and less than $235/month for family coverage, with low annual deductibles ($250/$500). Other benefits include:

• Paid vacation and holidays (premium pay for holiday work)
• 401(k) with a generous company contribution
• Pension plan
• Flexible spending accountsfor medical and dependent care expenses
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Option: Get paid every day with daily pay
• Referral program
• On-the-job training
• Advancement opportunities!
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

At Foremost Farms USA, we believe that employee diversity brings strength to our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Successful completion of pre-employment screening is required, which could include a drug test, background check, and other verifications or assessments to be sure you will be able to succeed in your position.

Are you ready to Be Foremost?

Apply today at www.foremostfarms.com