Production Support

Crystal Farms • Lake Mills, WI

3d

About The Position

The production support ensures continuous, high-volume production by feeding cheese to the production lines while adhering to strict safety and quality standards. They keep lines full by monitoring machinery, performing fast-paced manual tasks, and immediately reporting defects or bottlenecks to supervisors to maintain efficiency.

Requirements

• Prior manufacturing or packaging experience preferred.
• Great communication for working with others on the job
• Excellent problem-solving skills to troubleshoot potential issues
• Resourcefulness in learning new manuals and processes
• Outstanding attention to detail with the ability to understand mechanics and technical tasks
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, or overtime
• Ability to speak and read English
• Assist in line startups, changeovers, shutdowns, and troubleshooting process issues.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stand for long periods
• Ability to work in cold or noisy environments typical of food processing.
• Strong attention to detail for quality control.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (10–12 hours per shift).
• Frequent bending, lifting, twisting, reaching, and repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs occasionally and 25 lbs frequently.
• Ability to visually inspect products, labels, and packaging for accuracy.
• Understanding of mechanical processes or basic troubleshooting skills.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift or Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) operator certification is a plus.
• Experience with continuous improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S).

Responsibilities

• Line Support: Feed, fill, and load raw materials, ingredients, or packaging components into machines to keep production lines running at optimal speed.
• Food Safety/Quality: Inspect products on the line for quality issues, removing defects to ensure compliance with hygiene standards.
• Machine Operation: Start, monitor, and clean production equipment, performing minor adjustments or reporting malfunctions.
• Assembly & Packaging: Manually assemble, fill, seal, and pack finished food products for shipment.
• Efficiency: Perform repetitive, fast-paced tasks to meet production quotas and prevent line stoppages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist in line startups, changeovers, shutdowns, and troubleshooting process issues.
• Serve as the communication link between team members and supervisors regarding performance, staffing, and process changes.
• Promote a positive, team‑focused environment with an emphasis on accountability and continuous improvement.
• Perform visual inspections of product and packaging to identify defects, contamination, or foreign material.
• Complete routine quality checks including weight verification and packaging appearance.
• Immediately escalate any nonconforming product or equipment issues.
• Follow all GMPs, food safety procedures, and plant safety guidelines.
• Complete required production and quality documentation accurately and on time.
• Assist with equipment changeovers, cleaning, and line setup.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and communicate equipment issues to maintenance.
• Maintain an orderly, clean, and safe work area.

What This Job Offers

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