General Production - 1st Shift
Grande Cheese Company · Fond du Lac, WI · 1 mo ago
Manufacturing$22.89/hrFull-time
About the role
The Conversion Generalist I role is responsible for preparing, packaging, and inspecting cheese products in a fast‑paced environment.
Located in Fond du Lac (FDL), you’ll experience a full four‑season climate, easy access to major metros, a cost of living 4% below the national average, and housing costs 21% lower than the national average, along with strong educational and recreational opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Loading cheese onto production lines
- Performing quality checks
- Monitoring automated equipment
- Completing accurate production and regulatory documentation
- Maintaining sanitation standards
- Ensuring proper labeling and coding
- Identifying product or equipment issues
- Providing support across the department as needed
Requirements
- High School or GED preferred
- Three (3) months or more of related work experience and/or training in a food manufacturing industry strongly preferred
Qualifications
- Ability to regularly lift and move objects weighing between 20–50 lbs
- Frequent walking, standing, bending, climbing, and exposure to vibration
- Work environment may involve exposure to extreme temperatures (both hot and cold), high humidity, and loud machinery
Benefits
- Low-cost onsite clinics
- Free onsite fitness center
- Free healthy snacks throughout the facility
- Health and wellness reimbursement program
- Associate cheese purchasing program
- Two-year mentorship program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
Pay
Pay Starting at $22.89/hour
- Pay Premiums: $3.00 per hour for night shift hours (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)
- $2.25 per hour for weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday)
Schedule
Shift: 4:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Schedule: Monday - Friday with one rotating day off
Overtime may be required based on business needs.