Foremost Farms USA is one of the largest, leading dairy cooperatives in the United States and major dairy food and ingredients manufacturing business. We represent hundreds of Midwest dairy farmer members located in seven Midwest states, and we produce about 500 million pounds of cheese and 50 million pounds of butter in plants across our network every year. "We Bring Dairy to Life" in seven manufacturing plants across Wisconsin and Michigan and in our headquarters in Middleton (Madison), Wisconsin; and we’re looking for employees who are innovative and aim for excellence in our wide variety of production, field and business roles. Join us!
JOB TITLE: Production Associate
POSITION TYPE: Full time
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
STARTING PAY RATE: $27.01/hour plus $1.25/hour overnight shift premium
- Double pay for any unscheduled work
- Time and a half for any overtime
- Time and a half for all work performed on a Sunday
- Weekends and holidays scheduled on a rotating basis
Join Foremost Farms as a Production Associate in Clayton, Wisconsin!
Our Facility is located at 240 Prentice St N, Clayton, WI 54004
Is your next career at Foremost Farms? We're Wisconsin's largest cheese manufacturer, and we're looking for people to join our Clayton team making cheese for customers around the world.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Produce a safe and quality product
Troubleshoot production issues and escalate them to appropriate team members
Trained on HACCP, GMP’s, safety, manufacturing processes, and loss control programs and use that knowledge to perform your work duties
Participation in a team environment
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be at least 18 years or older
Able to read and comprehend the English language
Ability to do basic math (addition and subtraction)
Must be able to tell time on an analog or digital clock
Ability to use computers and touch-screen technology
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Must be detail oriented
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to perform in a fast-paced work environment
Must be able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
BENEFITS:
At Foremost Farms, we believe that you and your family matter most. That’s why we’re proud to offer one of the most comprehensive and competitive benefits packages in the area. Here’s what else you’ll enjoy:
Paid vacation and holidays — plus premium pay if you work on a holiday
401(k) plan
Pension plan to help you plan for the future
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
Life and disability insurance
Employee assistance program (EAP) for extra support when you need it
Daily pay option – get paid every day if you choose!
Referral bonus program
On-the-job training to build your skills
Plenty of opportunities for advancement
