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About Us
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 eight 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!
About This Opportunity
JOB TITLE: Production Associate
POSITION TYPE: Full time
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
- Pay increase to $29.28 after 6 months
- Sunday Pay: Earn 2x pay for work performed on a Sunday
- Holiday Pay: Earn 1.5x for holiday pay
- Overtime Pay: Earn 1.5x pay for hours worked over 40
Please apply only if you are available to work first, second and third shift. Holiday and weekend work is required on a rotating basis.
Join our Lancaster Team!
We are Located at 932 N Madison St, Lancaster, WI 53813
Belong to a company who values their employees. Join Foremost Farms as a Production Associate at our Lancaster, Wisconsin location and play an integral part of Bringing Dairy to Life!
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
- 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
- Previous manufacturing experience
BENEFITS:
- Paid vacation and holidays (premium pay for holiday work)
- 401(k) plan available
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Option: Get paid every day with daily pay
- Referral program
- On-the-job training
- Advancement opportunities!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
At Foremost Farms USA, we believe that employee diversity brings strength to our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Successful completion of pre-employment screening is required, which could include a drug test, background check, and other verifications or assessments to be sure you will be able to succeed in your position.
Are you ready to Be Foremost?
Apply today at www.foremostfarms.com
Salary : $28 - $29