Production 2nd Shift, $21.22 hourly rate

Job Title:  Production 2nd Shift

Location: Prairie Farms, White Hill Cheese, Shullsburg WI

Pay: $20.22 per hour, plus $1 shift differential for 2nd shift. 

Immediate Supervisor:   2nd  Supervisor

Summary:  The Production Worker performs all general production activities involved in the manufacturing process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Following established production standards, performs all functions of the manufacturing process.
• Inspect all equipment to assure proper operation and safety.
• Follow operational procedures and complete required paperwork.
• Ensure sanitation, safety, GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices) quality control, cleaning and sanitation procedures are followed.
• Ensure accurate counts and weights on production are recorded.
• Report any non-compliant, defective, or sub-standard product immediately to Packaging Leader.
• Assist with clean-up and sanitation responsibilities.
• Assist in any other areas of the manufacturing plant when necessary.
• Assist Production Leader in training new employees for job specific tasks in the production area.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be able to read, interpret and understand written and oral directions in the English language.
• Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies.
• Must demonstrate basic math skills to calculate production yields and understand weights and measures.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends.

Preferred: 

• Previous related experience in food and/or manufacturing industry. 

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods of time. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms on a repetitive basis. The employee must be able to push, pull, and move up to 100 pounds. The employee must be able to physically lift up to 50 pounds. All jobs require visual acuity to review written documentations; ability to hear and understand speech. At times there can be loud noise which may cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. There is exposure to a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, and exposure to heat/cold temperature changes.

Disclaimer: Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

Prairie Farms is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law