Production Operator, 1st Shift, Vermont Creamery

Job Summary

Under direction of the Creamery Supervisor and other Work Center 1 leadership staff, the Cheesemaker is responsible for assisting in pasteurization and cheesemaking processes. Duties include but are not limited to processing the flow of milk and cream through each step of the cheesemaking process, while following company GMPs, Safety, and Quality programs.

Location: Websterville, VT

Hours: Sunday- Thursday 5am-130pm (hours may vary based on business needs and overtime)

Wage: $20.00/hour

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

Required Qualifications & Experiences

• 18 years or older
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions, and possess basic mathematical skills

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences

• 1+ years of continuous prior experience in any industry
• Self-Reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision
• Able to trouble shoot mechanical problems
• Communicates work order progress to supervisor and production operators
• Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative team
• Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule
• Ability to follow manufacturer’s specifications and directions
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Work in cold and/or hot temperatures throughout the day
• Ensures a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks
• Adhere to all standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Follows all procedures, GMPS, Safety, Quality, and Sanitation plans
• Ability to identify and report all potentially non-confirming product and equipment to Supervisor and the Quality Assurance Department

Essential Physical Requirements

• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements
• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment
• Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present
• Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime

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

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

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

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