We are looking for new team members to work in our Packaging department!
Packaging employees rotate in various positions to cut, package, label, inspect, and stack cheese during each work shift. All employees at Gilman Cheese learn and comply with all safety policies and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
Team members work Monday through Thursday from 6:00 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. (or 4:00 P.M. until 2:30 A.M. on 2nd shift) and one or two Fridays per month depending on business need.
The starting pay rate is $18.25/hr. 1st Shift Packaging ($20.25/hr. 2nd Shift) and you're eligible for a $.50/hr. increase after 90 days of employment.
New hires are also eligible for a $500 bonus after (3) months of employment and a second bonus of $500 after (6) months of employment!
In addition, we have immediate opportunities for employees to learn additional skills and work in premium positions.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Place cut pieces of cheese into plastic totes (which can weigh approximately 30 pounds)
- Inspect and In-feed cheese in the machine
- Label cheese, inspect cheese packaging, and pack and tape boxes
- Disassemble and clean equipment used during the day
- Any other related duties assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Must be a team player with the ability to multi-task
- Must be able to follow instructions from the supervisor
Education and Experience:
A minimum of six (6) months of related work experience or training is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
This position involves: continuous standing and lifting of 10lbs, occasional lifting of 25lbs, and carrying of objects up to 50lbs.
Full-time employees are eligible for:
- Eight (8) paid holidays and two (2) floating holidays per year; employees are eligible for holiday pay on the first day of employment
- PTO after 60 days
- No weekend shifts
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance coverage beginning on the 1st day of the month after 60 days of employment
- 401k plan with a generous company match
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.25 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
