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Associated Milk Producers

Jim Falls, WIJob$26.94/hrTracked 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$26.94/hr
Location
Jim Falls, WI
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Forklift Operator License

Job overview

Associated Milk Producers operates six Midwest manufacturing plants producing a significant share of American‑type cheese. The role involves assembling, cleaning, sealing, and documenting cheese carts while maintaining safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a fast‑paced plant environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Forklift OperationAssemblyCleaningInspectionDocumentationTrainingMachine TroubleshootingProcess ImprovementHousekeeping

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDValid Forklift Operator License

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Rate: $26.94 USD per hour

Description

AMPI owns six Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation’s American-type cheese and processed cheese is produced. The cooperative’s award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are marketed to foodservice, retail and food ingredient customers. In 2019, the co-op launched its Dinner Bell Creamery brand and accompanying Co-op Crafted promise, highlighting more than 50 years of dairy farm families partnering with skilled cheesemakers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assemble carts and place cheesecloth and liners into boxes.

  • Thoroughly rinse carts and pans in order to remove any soil/debris prior being placed in the bottom washer.

  • Clean and sanitize and all carts and pans. Inspect and re-clean and sanitize if any soil or debris is located.

  • Load and unload carts in vacuum chamber and vacuum for allotted time.

  • Seal carts.

  • Inspect, weigh, and tag carts.

  • Maintain good housekeeping and cleanup of equipment, supplies in bagging and work areas throughout the plant.

  • Maintain proper documentation in all formats of recordkeeping.

  • Assists with training new employees.

  • Provides assistance to the maintenance personnel, when needed, for machine repairs or troubleshooting.

  • Document and communicate production deficiencies to management.

  • Report and communicate critical information during shift change overs.

  • Continuously look for process improvement opportunities and effectively communicate to others.

  • Adhere to all Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.

  • Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.

  • Must be able to maintain a valid forklift operator license.

BENEFITS/REWARDS

AMPI offers competitive starting pay, PTO, 401k, short-term disability, excellent health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs and more.

Military Service members, Veterans, and qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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