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Cheese Packager

Bongards Premium Cheese · Perham, MN · Yesterday
Information Technology$26.27/hrFull-time

About the role

Bongards is expanding its Perham, MN facility and is looking for full-time Cheese Packagers, primarily for PM shifts. This role offers a unique schedule with alternating 3- and 4-day workweeks, employee empowerment, and opportunities for advancement. The majority of the leadership team in Perham started as production employees.

The PM shift runs from 6 PM to 6 AM. Teams work opposite schedules: one team works every Monday and Tuesday, while the other works the opposite days, splitting weekends. Below is a sample schedule for the Monday-Tuesday rotation:

  • Week 1: Sun (Off), Mon (6:00 PM), Tue (6:00 PM), Wed (Off), Thu (Off), Fri (6:00 PM), Sat (6:00 PM)
  • Week 2: Sun (6:00 PM), Mon (6:00 PM), Tue (6:00 PM), Wed (Off), Thu (Off), Fri (Off), Sat (Off)
  • Week 3: Sun (Off), Mon (6:00 PM), Tue (6:00 PM), Wed (Off), Thu (Off), Fri (6:00 PM), Sat (6:00 PM)
  • Week 4: Sun (6:00 PM), Mon (6:00 PM), Tue (6:00 PM), Wed (Off), Thu (Off), Fri (Off), Sat (Off)
  • Week 5: Sun (Off), Mon (6:00 PM), Tue (6:00 PM), Wed (Off), Thu (Off), Fri (6:00 PM), Sat (6:00 PM)
  • Week 6: Sun (6:00 PM), Mon (6:00 PM), Tue (6:00 PM), Wed (Off), Thu (Off), Fri (Off), Sat (Off)

Responsibilities

  • Operate block towers, barrel line, and related equipment.
  • Use forklift to transfer barrels to the cooler.
  • Operate boxer and related equipment.
  • Monitor the quality of blocks being formed.
  • Perform all necessary sanitation procedures for this position, including sanitation of towers, DMM, barrel line, and related equipment.
  • Provide breaks to the DMM operator.
  • Maintain floor sanitation and cleanliness of other work-related areas.
  • Keep clear, accurate, and timely records.
  • Maintain a clean work area.
  • Uphold the plant’s commitment to customer expectations and quality.
  • Report all quality, food safety, and employee safety concerns to the immediate supervisor or designated replacement.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor or lead.

Requirements

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
  • Commitment to food and employee safety.

Physical Capabilities

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Work environment includes exposure to noise, heat, and cleaning chemicals.

Pay

Starting pay is $26.27 per hour, with increases in the first year bringing the rate to $27.85 after one year. A shift differential of $1.20 per hour applies to all night shifts.

Benefits

  • Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid time off (PTO).
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Disability, life, and voluntary insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Profit sharing.
  • Internal career opportunities.

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