Production Associate

Production AssociateForemost 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 seven 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 OpportunityJob Title: Production Associate Position Type: Full time Classification: Non-ExemptStarting pay $24.54/hour. Pay increases to $26.57/hour after 6 months of employment. Earn an additional $0.75/hour shift premium for working any hours from 6:00pm - 6:00am. Earn time and one half for hours worked over 40 in a week. Earn double pay for all work performed on a Sunday.Shifts Available: 2nd shift (4:00pm midnight) or 3rd shift (midnight to 8:00am) positions available Weekends and holidays scheduled on a rotating basisJoin our Reedsburg Team! Our facility is located at 501 S. Pine St., Reedsburg, WI 53959. Belong to a company who values their employees. Join Foremost Farms as a Production Associate at our Reedsburg, Wisconsin location and play an integral part of Bringing Dairy to Life!Job Responsibilities:Produce a safe and quality productTroubleshoot production issues and escalate them to appropriate team membersTrained on HACCP, GMP's, safety, manufacturing processes, and loss control programs and use that knowledge to perform your work dutiesParticipation in a team environmentMinimum Qualifications:Must be at least 18 years or olderAble to read and comprehend the English languageAbility to do basic math (addition and subtraction)Must be able to tell time on an analog or digital clockAbility to use computers and touch-screen technologyAbility to lift up to 50 poundsMust be detail orientedAbility to stand for extended periods of timeAbility to perform in a fast-paced work environmentMust be able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating schedulePreferred Qualifications:Previous manufacturing experienceBenefits:Paid vacation and holidays (premium pay for holiday work)401(k) with a generous company contributionFlexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expensesLife and disability insuranceEmployee assistance programOption: Get paid every day with daily payReferral programOn-the-job trainingAdvancement 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.