At Sartori, our story is about more than cheese. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, we've been crafting internationally acclaimed, artisan cheeses since 1939. Our journey, rooted in Plymouth, WI with our Corporate Headquarters along with multiple facilities, and extending to our additional facility in Antigo, WI, is one of passion, tradition, and excellence. Our dedication to quality is evident in every wheel of cheese we produce, combining time-honored artisan techniques with innovative approaches to delight cheese lovers globally.

When you join Sartori, you are not just a team member; you're a vital part of a tradition of excellence. Join us in our mission to create the finest artisan cheeses, and be part of a supportive, inclusive family. Here is our commitment to you:

• No Mandatory Overtime: Enjoy a balanced life with no forced overtime, plus paid time off and holiday pay.
• Competitive Rewards: Receive competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits, profit sharing, and a strong 401(k) plan match.
• Shift Premiums: Earn more on evening, night, and weekend shifts.
• Dynamic Growth: Be part of our expanding legacy, offering vast opportunities for your career development.
• Invest in Your Future: Grow with tuition and uniform reimbursements and stay healthy with our wellness programs and onsite fitness facilities.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an environment that values each individual and champions diversity.
• Family-Centric Benefits: Our commitment extends to family-focused perks and events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• All Team Members will be cross-trained on Grated, Shred, Deli, Wedge, Small Pack lines.
• Remove raw materials from pallets, bags, boxes or totes.
• Feed raw materials in correct quantities, based on formulas and product specifications.
• Perform general housekeeping for the Converting department including sweeping, removing cardboard, garbage bags, and pallets from staging or process area(s).
• Inspect cheese and materials for mold, dirt or foreign substance.
• Clean cheese with a knife or segregate cheese on a pallet for inspection and cleaning as needed.
• Fill cellulose, salt, and/or ingredient dispenser(s) to maintain supply for production.
• Perform production change-overs, cleaning, and/or assembly of equipment as required.
• Perform in process quality checks on production line.
• Fill and complete quality documentation associated with essential job functions.
• Set up, maintain, clean / sanitize equipment using cleaning/sanitizing chemicals.
• Operate packaging, processing, manual/powered pallet jacks, and lot dating equipment on converting lines.
• Remove finished pallets from packaging area.
• Maintain and sustain 5S standards on production lines.
• Track material movement using touch panel screen to collect data, control product flow through the process and correct process issues.
• Use a data collection device to scan finished goods and raw materials.
• Place finished packages into correct box. Inspects packaging for any defects.
• Comply with company Safety, HACCP and GMP policies
• Report any food safety or quality issues to management or other individual authorized to initiate action.
• Support training of other Team Members.
• Demonstrates safe working habits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency, preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferred.

WORK SCHEDULING:

• 1st shift: 7pm to 3pm, Monday to Friday
• 2nd shift: 3pm to 11pm, Monday to Friday
• 3rd shift: 11pm, Sunday to Thursday
• 4th shift: 6am to 6pm, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• 5th shift: 6pm to 6am, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel. 
• Demonstrates problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills with the ability to identify potential issues.
• Demonstrates prioritization, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to read, comprehend work related documents and carry out work instructions.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively to Team Members.
• Problem Solver- Effectively identifies and solves challenging problems. 
• Resourceful- Finds alternative solutions to overcome problems or limitations. 
• Results-driven- Focuses on achieving results that promote business success. 
• Self-motivated- Acts based on inner drive and incentives. 
• Team player- Works well within diverse groups to achieve common goals. 
• Detail-oriented- Shows rigorous and meticulous attention to detail. 
• Adaptable- Adjusts easily to new or changing circumstances.
• Personable- Has a friendly, approachable and outgoing style.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Internally trained and certified to operate material handling and quality equipment as required. 

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member frequently is required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stoop, or crouch. The Team Member must frequently lift and/or move blocks or wheels of cheese weighing 20 to 50 pounds and boxes of dried cheese weighing 50 pounds. Blocks or wheels of cheese are carried from pallets to a conveyor staging area about 30" high. Pallets weighing up to 60 pounds must be stacked up to 5 feet high. If assisting in the packaging area, which will occur occasionally, the Team Member must be able to frequently place/carry bags of cheese weighing 5 to 25 pounds from a turntable to cheese boxes, both 30” above the floor. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. May be required to analyze high-speed packaging systems for extended period of time. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member will occasionally be exposed to extreme, non-weather related cold as well as wet and/or humid conditions. On a typical work day, the Team Member will work in refrigerated conditions with temperatures ranging from 35-50 degrees. The Team Member will be working around safeguarded machinery with rotating, mechanical parts and conveyor belts as well as be expected to lift up to 40lbs. The Team Member will occasionally be exposed to caustic and/or toxic chemicals used for sanitation and cleaning. Due to the loud noise levels, ear protection is required.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member may be required to work with motorized pallet truck, hand dolly, stretch wrap machine, hand knives, hand tools, calculator, box tape machine, and Case Printer and data collection device, robotic palletizer, and metal detector. 

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Personal protective equipment that is required when working with hazardous materials or loud equipment includes: safety goggles, rubber or latex gloves, lab coat and hearing protection. Other recommended PPE includes: face shield, chemical resistant apron and steel toe shoes. See Chemical Hygiene Plan for details. 

Sartori Company is an equal opportunity employer.

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