Packaging Team Member - 1st Shift
About The Position
Join the Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery in Menomonie, Wisconsin, and become part of a team recognized for producing award-winning cheese. We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, opportunities for career advancement, paid time off, and a workplace dedicated to quality, safety, and employee development. The Packaging Team Member is responsible for operating cheese packaging equipment and supporting packaging processes, including cutting, weighing, packaging, labeling, and preparing products for shipment. This position works closely with multiple departments to ensure quality, food safety, and production goals are met while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. We are looking for dependable, hardworking individuals who take pride in producing high-quality products, value workplace safety, and are eager to learn and grow within the dairy and food industry.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Reliable attendance and strong dependability
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Nice To Haves
- Basic computer skills preferred; training provided
- Willingness to learn and grow in the dairy and food manufacturing industry
Responsibilities
- Setup, operate, and clean packaging equipment and production lines
- Cut bulk cheese blocks weighing up to 50 pounds
- Maintain production line speed and efficiency
- Inspect product weight, packaging quality, and seal integrity
- Package products ranging from 7.5 ounces to 50 pounds according to specifications
- Verify product labels and packaging meet customer order requirements
- Follow sanitation procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- Accurately complete production and quality documentation
- Communicate effectively with team members and other departments
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area
- Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and food safety requirements
- Perform all duties as assigned
Benefits
- Starting pay of $18.00 per hour
- Increase to $19.50 per hour after 120 days
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Company-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Training, cross-training, and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
