Production Associate

Select Milk Producers • New Lisbon, WI

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Mill Haven Foods is hiring Production Associates in New Lisbon, Wisconsin. The Production Associate performs tasks involved in producing the company’s products, helping ensure safe and efficient production by following standard work methods and practices. Duties vary by position and may include work on packaging and production lines, operating equipment, maintaining documentation and inventory controls, and following food safety, quality, sanitation, and safety procedures. In-house training is provided, and no prior experience is required.

Schedule options are 1st shift, Monday through Thursday, 5:45 AM–4:15 PM, or 2nd shift, Monday through Thursday, 4:00 PM–4:00 AM. Lifting requirements depend on the position: Retail associates frequently handle product bags weighing 1–20 pounds and occasionally 21–50 pounds; Bulk associates frequently handle bags weighing at least 25 kg (55.115 pounds).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No previous experience required; in-house training is provided.
• Ability to meet the lifting requirements associated with the assigned position: Retail associates frequently handle bags weighing 1–20 pounds and occasionally 21–50 pounds; Bulk associates frequently handle bags weighing at least 25 kg (55.115 pounds).

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in a food safety or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform production tasks safely and efficiently according to standard work methods and practices.
• Be responsible for food safety and product quality.
• Follow the supplied Mill Haven Foods dress code, including use of a bump cap, hair net, beard net, eye protection, uniform, and captive footwear.
• Operate a forklift after completing in-house training.
• Work in a small-team environment and visually inspect materials and supplies.
• Use HMI touchscreen equipment controls.
• Dump pre-made batches and bags of product into appropriate equipment on production lines.
• Validate product weight and send product through a heat sealer.
• Complete required documentation, recordkeeping, reporting, and pre- and post-run paperwork.
• Follow processes and procedures for traceability and validate batch blending to specification.
• Operate a filler, check weigher, and weigh-up scale to verify correct fill weight.
• Ensure scoops, enclosures, lids, and packaging meet customer specifications.
• Maintain inventory controls through proper documentation.
• Keep the work area clean by performing general sanitation of packaging equipment.
• Place scoops in cans, jars, or buckets and place lids on containers.
• Stack, seal, and bag product as it comes off production lines.
• Sample product on production lines as required.
• Operate a boxing machine and palletize finished product.
• Train new production line workers on all lines.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Stop observed unsafe acts, follow facility safety rules and procedures, correct or report safety hazards, and support safety policies and programs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as management may assign.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package focused on physical, financial, and emotional health, including standard health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays off.
• Uniform program.
• Shoe allowance.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Leadership development.
• Opportunities to support local communities.
• Opportunity to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED