Cheese Packager
Bongard's Creameries, Perham, MN, United States
Cheese Packager
Bongards' processes millions of pounds of milk per day, and is among the largest dairy co-ops in the U.S. But we've stayed true to our farmer-owned roots ensuring the best quality possible at every step of the production process.
We're looking for dedicated, inspired people who care about unsurpassed quality and doing great things as a team. People who have a passion for problem solving and making an impact where they work. While people come to Bongards for many reasons, they stay because they are valued, heard, and recognized for their contributions.
Bongards is looking to add full time Cheese Packagers for expansion of our Perham, MN facility. Most of the openings are PM shifts. Cheese Packagers work 12 hour shifts. One week would be 3 days and the next week would be 4 days. Bongards' has a culture of employee empowerment and advancement. The majority of the leadership team in Perham comes from production employees who have been promoted due to their performance. The shifts for PM Cheese Packagers are 6 PM to 6 AM. The PM Cheese Packagers are on one of two teams, one team works every Monday and Tuesday and is off every Wednesday and Thursday. The other team works the opposite schedule. The teams split the weekends.
Sun - Mon - Tue - Wed - Thur - Fri - Sat
Week 1 - Off - 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Off - Off - 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Week2 - 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Off - Off - Off - Off
Week 3 - Off - 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Off - Off - 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Week 4 - 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Off - Off - Off - Off
Week 5 - Off - 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Off - Off - 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Week 6 - 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Off - Off - Off - Off
Job duties include:
Operate block towers and barrel line and related equipment.
Use forklift to transfer barrels to the cooler
Operate boxer and related equipment.
Watch quality of blocks being formed.
Perform all necessary sanitation procedures for this position
Perform sanitation of towers, DMM, barrel line and related equipment.
Give breaks to the DMM operator
Responsible for maintaining floor sanitation and cleanliness of other work related areas.
Keep clear, accurate, and timely records.
Keep work area clean.
Understand the plant's commitment to customer's expectations and quality.
Must report all quality and food safety and quality concerns to immediate supervisor or their designated replacement.
All other duties as assigned by the supervisor or lead.
Position requirements:
Must demonstrate excellent communication skills.
Must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions.
Must demonstrate a commitment to both food and employee safety.
Physical capabilities:
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Work environment includes exposure to noise, heat, and cleaning chemicals.
Pay:
Pay for the position will be $26.27 per hour starting with increases in the first year that would get up to $27.85 after 1 year.
A shift differential of $1.20 per hour applies to all night shifts.
Benefits:
Medical
Prescription Drug
Dental
Vision
Paid time off (PTO)
401(k) with company match
Disability, life and voluntary insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Profit Sharing
Internal Career Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Bongards' processes millions of pounds of milk per day, and is among the largest dairy co-ops in the U.S. But we've stayed true to our farmer-owned roots ensuring the best quality possible at every step of the production process.
We're looking for dedicated, inspired people who care about unsurpassed quality and doing great things as a team. People who have a passion for problem solving and making an impact where they work. While people come to Bongards for many reasons, they stay because they are valued, heard, and recognized for their contributions.
Bongards is looking to add full time Cheese Packagers for expansion of our Perham, MN facility. Most of the openings are PM shifts. Cheese Packagers work 12 hour shifts. One week would be 3 days and the next week would be 4 days. Bongards' has a culture of employee empowerment and advancement. The majority of the leadership team in Perham comes from production employees who have been promoted due to their performance. The shifts for PM Cheese Packagers are 6 PM to 6 AM. The PM Cheese Packagers are on one of two teams, one team works every Monday and Tuesday and is off every Wednesday and Thursday. The other team works the opposite schedule. The teams split the weekends.
Sun - Mon - Tue - Wed - Thur - Fri - Sat
Week 1 - Off - 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Off - Off - 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Week2 - 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Off - Off - Off - Off
Week 3 - Off - 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Off - Off - 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Week 4 - 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Off - Off - Off - Off
Week 5 - Off - 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Off - Off - 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Week 6 - 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Off - Off - Off - Off
Job duties include:
Operate block towers and barrel line and related equipment.
Use forklift to transfer barrels to the cooler
Operate boxer and related equipment.
Watch quality of blocks being formed.
Perform all necessary sanitation procedures for this position
Perform sanitation of towers, DMM, barrel line and related equipment.
Give breaks to the DMM operator
Responsible for maintaining floor sanitation and cleanliness of other work related areas.
Keep clear, accurate, and timely records.
Keep work area clean.
Understand the plant's commitment to customer's expectations and quality.
Must report all quality and food safety and quality concerns to immediate supervisor or their designated replacement.
All other duties as assigned by the supervisor or lead.
Position requirements:
Must demonstrate excellent communication skills.
Must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions.
Must demonstrate a commitment to both food and employee safety.
Physical capabilities:
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Work environment includes exposure to noise, heat, and cleaning chemicals.
Pay:
Pay for the position will be $26.27 per hour starting with increases in the first year that would get up to $27.85 after 1 year.
A shift differential of $1.20 per hour applies to all night shifts.
Benefits:
Medical
Prescription Drug
Dental
Vision
Paid time off (PTO)
401(k) with company match
Disability, life and voluntary insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Profit Sharing
Internal Career Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.