Job Description

Join boundless thinkers from all walks of life working together to feed the world. Take pride in working with powerful brands, including Purina Animal Nutrition, Nutra Blend, WinField United, Vermont Creamery, KozyShack, and more.

You'll join a global team committed to everything from the seeds that go into the ground, to the technology that improves crop yields and sustainability, to the nutrition that animals need, to marketing the final product.

Fresh Cheese Production - 2nd Shift

Under direction of the Creamery Supervisor and other Fresh Cheese leadership staff, the Fresh Cheese Production Worker is responsible for processing cheese, operating machines, packing, boxing, and cleaning. Duties include performing one or more packaging functions such as boxing, running filling line and cranking, while following company GMPs, Safety, and Quality programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties as assigned):

* Sets-up, dismantles, cleans, and sanitizes machinery.

* Assembles pipes, connects vats, pumps, and other equipment based on process.

* Prepares ingredients and records lot number accordingly.

* Enters proper code dates and uses appropriate packaging such as film, label, boxes, and tape.

* Runs machinery based on process, weight, and pack size.

* Controls the weight, takes frequent measurements, and adjusts machinery accordingly.

* Feeds packaging into machine while monitoring the seal, packaging, and coding accuracy.

* Takes pH, temperature, and moisture on all products.

* Places product properly in boxes and builds pallets according to specs.

* Tallies number of cases per pallet and writes pallet tags.

* Completes all quality and accounting paperwork.

* Washes cheese bags and storage tanks.

* Performs environmental cleaning.

* Follows all procedures, GMPs, Safety, Quality, and Sanitation plans.

* Collects samples for Quality Assurance, as needed.

* Coordinates with cheesemakers.

* Helps in tasks as assigned and/or where needed.

* Helps in other departments, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Competencies, Skills, and Knowledge:

* Must be flexible with work schedule.

* Must be attentive to detail and have good organizational skills.

* Must be effective working independently and in small groups.

* Must be able to perform basic math addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

* Must be able to effectively communicate and actively listen.

* Must be able to produce quality work at the swift pace of production.

* Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

* Ability to relate with a positive, warm and friendly manner.

* Must have a willing attitude to learn and better the Creamery and yourself.

Education and Experience: 1+ years of continuous prior experience in any industry

Location city, state: Websterville, VT

Hours: Monday - Friday, 1:00pm-9:30pm with scheduled OT as needed

Wage: $17.00/hr, plus $1.15/hr shift differential

Land OLakes, Inc offers a competitive salary and bonus potential. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package as well as other company sponsored benefits.

Essential Physical Requirements:

Working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment, you will be walking, standing and engaging in movement throughout the day, and occasionally to frequently be required to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. Due to a large variety of job duties (both routine and non-routine), certain duties also may involve, a variety of physical activities including bending, lifting, stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms above shoulders and head, standing, working in enclosed areas, climbing stairs or ladders, and operating heavy machinery. The noise level in the work environment can vary but noise is usually low to moderate.

You may be required to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety gloves, hearing protection, a respirator or dust mask, protective footwear and protective clothing or uniforms. Work may be performed in cold and/or hot temperatures and the environment can be dusty. Physical requirements further include the ability to engage in productive and collaborative communication with co-workers and work may need to be performed during non-standard hours, including nights and weekends. At times, the ability to work overtime also may be required. The ability to perform these requirements is necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The company engages in an interactive process to review requests for reasonable accommodations that may be needed to allow qualified individuals with disabilities to perform all the essential functions of the position. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to the Hiring Manager.

Travel: N/A

Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including pre- and post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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