Production/Packaging Team - 1st & 2nd shift Openings!

KLONDIKE CHEESE COMPANY•Monroe, WI

3d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Klondike Cheese Co. is seeking talented individuals to join our Packaging team. The Packaging team performs essential tasks to assist in the production of cheese and yogurt. Responsibilities include loading products, operating packaging machines, conducting quality checks, palletizing products, and other related duties. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us share our love for cheese with the world.

Requirements

Previous experience operating packaging machinery in a manufacturing or food processing environment is preferred but not required.
The ability to safely operate electric pallet jacks.
Ability to read and interpret work instructions.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.
Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality products.
Physical stamina to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy objects and standing for extended periods.
Ability to work as a part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work overtime or extended shifts as needed.
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.
Constantly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects and controls.
Constantly required to talk and hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus naturally or with correction.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience operating packaging machinery in a manufacturing or food processing environment.

Responsibilities

Assists in the operation of machinery and equipment used in the cheese or yogurt manufacturing processes.
Loads packaging and food products into manufacturing equipment, onto racks or into totes.
Operates packaging machinery as required.
Observes and monitors packaging lines to ensure the smooth flow of operations.
Conducts regular quality checks and completes quality documentation to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
Examines and inspects containers, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications are met.
Sorts, weighs, and inspects products, verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet specifications.
Verifies and records product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.
Verifies accuracy and correctness of product identification labels; attaches labels.
Removes finished packaged items from machine and separates rejected items.
Assists in managing inventory levels of raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished products to keep packaging lines running smoothly.
Reports any shortages or discrepancies to supervisors.
Assist in equipment setup, changeovers, and maintenance to ensure uninterrupted production/packaging and adheres to all company and quality standards.
Safely and efficiently moves products and materials within the facility, following proper handling procedures, using electric pallet jacks or similar equipment.
Adheres to all food safety policies and all government food safety and sanitation regulations. (ex. FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA)
Adheres to and follows all safety guidelines and procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Performs all other duties as assigned.