Description:

$21.50/hour Starting Wage | Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM Looking for a hands-on job where you can learn new skills, work as part of a team, and play an important role in making quality Wisconsin cheese? Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery - New London is looking for a dependable Processing & Sanitation Team Member to join our 2nd shift team. You'll be trained to work across several areas of our cheese processing operation, including cheese and ingredient batching, barrel dumping, conveyor/track operations and sanitation. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, working with their hands, and being part of a team where safety, quality and teamwork matter. Why Join Us? $21.50/hour starting wage Monday-Friday schedule 3:00 PM-11:00 PM Weekends off Full-time position Training provided - no prior cheese-making experience required Opportunities to learn multiple areas of production Forklift and equipment training provided Medical, dental and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off Company-paid life insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Opportunities for cross-training and career growth Join a team committed to producing high-quality Wisconsin cheese What You'll Do Learn and rotate through key processing areas, including cheese batching, ingredient batching, barrel dumping and conveyor/track operations Accurately weigh and prepare cheese and ingredients according to production formulas Inspect raw cheese for quality and sanitation concerns and report issues to Quality Assurance Move and organize cheese, ingredients and supplies as needed Operate forklifts, hand trucks and other equipment after completing required training Clean and sanitize equipment and production areas according to established procedures Complete required production and sanitation documentation Follow GMPs, food safety, quality and workplace safety requirements Maintain a clean, organized and sanitary work area Work as part of a team to meet daily production goals Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

What We're Looking For You don't need to be an expert in cheese production—we'll train you. We're looking for someone who is dependable, willing to learn and takes pride in doing quality work. You'll need: Ability to read, understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English Ability to communicate effectively in English with supervisors and team members Strong teamwork and communication skills Attention to detail and commitment to quality Ability to learn and work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment High school diploma or equivalent preferred; eagerness to learn and work in the dairy industry is also valued Basic computer skills are helpful, but training is provided Ability to successfully complete forklift and equipment training Physical Requirements This is an active, hands-on position.

You should be comfortable with:

Repetitively lifting and moving 50+ pounds Pushing approximately 500-pound barrels of cheese along a track Standing and walking for up to 8 hours per shift Bending, reaching, pushing and pulling throughout the shift Working around food production equipment and cleaning chemicals Work Environment You'll work in a food manufacturing environment where safety, sanitation and food quality are priorities . The work environment may be wet and warm, particularly during sanitation activities. Employees are expected to follow all food safety, sanitation and workplace safety procedures. Pre-Employment Requirements Drug and alcohol screening General background check About Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery At Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery , our team members are more than employees—we're family, and we want you to succeed. Our commitment to our employees is reflected in the longevity of our team, with employees building careers here that span 10, 20 and even 50 years . Our New London facility is part of a cooperative dairy organization with a long history of producing quality Wisconsin cheese. When you join our team, you're helping create products that our customers and communities are proud to enjoy. Committed to our Team, Craft & Community, Since 1910. Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery is an Equal Opportunity Employer