Production Associate

Job Title: Production Associate 

Company: AMPI

Location: Jim Falls, WI

Description: AMPI is immediately hiring for Production Associates.  

The primary role of General Labor in Cheese is to assemble cheese carts, monitor filling and seal cheese boxes, and put the pallets in cooler at or above production and quality standards while maintaining a safe, clean work environment.  The primary role of General Labor in Whey is to fill powder bags, maintain quality and stack pallets.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assemble carts and place cheesecloth and liners into boxes.
• Thoroughly rinse carts and pans in order to remove any soil/debris prior being placed in the bottom washer.
• Clean and sanitize and all carts and pans. Inspect and re-clean and sanitize if any soil or debris is located.
• Load and unload carts in vacuum chamber and vacuum for allotted time.
• Seal carts.
• Inspect, weigh, and tag carts.
• Maintain good housekeeping and cleanup of equipment, supplies in bagging and work areas throughout the plant.
• Maintain proper documentation in all formats of recordkeeping.
• Assists with training new employees.
• Provides assistance to the maintenance personnel, when needed, for machine repairs or troubleshooting.
• Document and communicate production deficiencies to management.
• Report and communicate critical information during shift change overs.
• Continuously look for process improvement opportunities and effectively communicate to others.
• Adhere to all Quality and Food Safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.
• Adhere to all Safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.
• Adhere to all GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Military and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Experience, Skills and Abilities: 

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• Food manufacturing, material handling and forklift operation experience preferred.
• Must be able to maintain a valid forklift operator license.
• Prior experience in the dairy or cheese industry is preferred.
• Prior experience in manufacturing is a plus.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP's, OSHA and loss control programs is highly desirable.

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary/Wages: $24.42/ hr. AMPI offers competitive starting pay, PTO, 401k, short-term disability, excellent health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs and more.

How to Apply: Visit our online posting

Questions? Please contact Christena Hill at (hillc@ampi.com) or (715) 382-4113