Production Float Mon-Wed. and Mon-Thurs. 6am-6pm

Location: Onsite at the Chaseburg Creamery in Chaseburg, WI. Schedule: Week 1 Monday - Wednesday, Week 2 Monday - Thursday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. This is a safety-sensitive role.

About the role

Organic Valley is a mission-driven cooperative, owned by family farmers, and a leader in organic agriculture. The Production Float assists in all production areas of the Chaseburg Creamery, including HTST, Intake, Buttermaking, butter packaging, and sanitation. This is an on-call role requiring availability to work unscheduled shifts when called. The Creamery operates 365 days a year, including holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests for bulk milk to determine if load meets CROPP specifications prior to unloading or shipping.
• Receive and/or load both raw and pasteurized milk, including truck-to-truck transfers.
• Operate milk and cream HTST pasteurizers within specified requirements.
• Perform cream culturing process to meet production requirements.
• Operate automated CIP systems to clean HTST pasteurizers, storage tanks/silos, butter churn, product lines, and truck tankers.
• Manually clean equipment, parts, tools, hoses, and pumps as needed.
• Complete and file paperwork for bill of lading and certificates of analysis for every load.
• Email daily shift reports and fluid inventory.
• Review cream quality and transfer cream from storage tanks to churn.
• Operate churn to produce butter of specified grade and quality.
• Collect samples from churned butter and perform standardized tests for moisture, butterfat, color content, and grading.
• Complete and record data regarding loads, production, inventory, quality testing, and sanitation (e.g., DOORS entries, vat books, fluid shrink data, sanitation logs).
• Monitor churn for malfunctions and report issues to supervisor.
• Operate butter packaging equipment, bulk filler, carton and case printers, and microfix as assigned.
• Hand pack cases, palletize, and shrink wrap pallets for shipping.
• Record stick weights, start/down time, pounds produced, and pallets produced.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly sanitation duties.
• Follow and comply with good manufacturing, safety, and quality assurance policies and practices.
• Perform light maintenance of equipment, including changing gaskets and valve seals with assistance.
• Assist with general plant cleaning and property maintenance as needed.
• Load/unload shuttle truck as needed.
• Answer phone when not working in case of on-call shifts.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain state permits to operate HTST pasteurizer.
• Knowledge of buttermaking (making and grading) and ability to obtain and maintain a buttermakers license.
• Ability to obtain certification on the Charm Phosphates Test Method.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be on-call every night when not scheduled to work.
• Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Frequently lift/carry up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift up to 80 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to push/pull up to 2,500 pounds using material handling equipment.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach above shoulders, and climb throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift.
• Ability to climb truck manways and work at heights with appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Ability to interpret and understand results of official samples.
• Ability to work safely with required sanitation and lab chemicals.
• Effective collaborative skills; comfortable in group settings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills, including arithmetic and interpreting calculations.
• Understanding of machine operations and good manufacturing practices.
• Basic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word preferred.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Strong work ethic with a history of good attendance.

Pay

Base hourly wage range: $21.37 - $25.91 per hour. Typical starting wage for new hires with no prior experience is $22.00. Shift premiums: $2.00 per hour (6:00 PM - 12:00 AM), $3.00 per hour (12:00 AM - 6:00 AM), and $2.00 per hour on Saturdays and Sundays. Eligible for a 3% annual bonus based on cooperative and individual performance. Compensation may include discretionary bonuses.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance with HSA options (CROPP contributes to HSA).
• Supplemental insurances: accidental, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.
• Time off: 136 hours in the first year (prorated by start date), 9 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday.
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
• Vision and dental insurance: free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult orthodontics.
• 401k: 100% match up to 3% of contributions, 50% match for 3.1%-5.0%.
• Tuition reimbursement: up to $1,500 per year.
• Flexible Spending Account for dependent care or dental/vision costs.
• Life insurance: $50,000 policy funded by CROPP; supplemental coverage available.
• Short-term and long-term disability/AD&D insurance funded by CROPP.
• Mental health support: free 24/7 access to therapists, coaches, and self-led resources.
• Free biometric screenings and health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars.
• Annual $360 wellness reimbursement.