Production Float - Sun/Thur, 6pm-6am And Sun/Wed, 6pm-6am

About the role

The Production Float is responsible for assisting in all production areas of the Chaseburg Creamery. This role works week 1 Sunday - Thursday and week 2 Sunday - Wednesday. Shift hours are 6pm-6am. This is an on-call role.

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 the handling of truck to truck transfers.
• Operate milk and cream HTST pasteurizers within specified requirements.
• Operate automated CIP systems to clean HTST pasteurizers, storage tanks/silos, butter churn, various product lines, as well as truck tankers.
• Manually clean equipment, parts, tools, hoses and pumps as needed.
• Email daily shift reports and fluid inventory.
• Review cream quality and use pump to 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 to verify it’s within proper specifications.
• Complete and record data regarding loads, production, inventory, quality testing and sanitation.
• Monitor churn to detect possible malfunctions and undesirable results, report issues to supervisor.
• Operate Butter packaging equipment, bulk filler, carton and case printers and microfix as assigned.
• Hand pack cases, as needed.
• Absorb palletizing and shrink wrapping pallets to prepare for shipping.
• Assist with recording stick weights, start time, down time, pounds produced, and pallets produced.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly & quarterly sanitation duties in a correct and timely fashion.
• Follow and comply with applicable good manufacturing, safety and quality assurance policies and practices.
• Perform light maintenance of equipment including changing gaskets and valve seals with assistance as needed.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with general plant cleaning and/or property maintenance as needed.
• Answer phone when not working in case being called in to work.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to obtain state permits to operate HTST pasteurizer.
• Knowledge of buttermaking (making and grading) and the ability to obtain and maintain a buttermakers license required.
• Ability to obtain certification on the Charm Phosphates Test Method.
• Must be able to work 12 hour shift, including overtime, weekend and holiday work.
• Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Ability to 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 occasionally bend, twist/turn, reach above shoulders, and climb throughout the shift as needed.
• 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; must perform comfortably in group settings.
• Verbal and written communication skills; ability to follow instructions and to clearly express ideas in a concise and professional manner.
• Basic math skills including arithmetic and the ability to perform and interpret basic calculations.
• Working knowledge of good manufacturing practices.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word preferred.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Strong work ethic with history of good attendance.

Compensation

The base hourly wage range is $21.37 - $25.91 per hour. The typical hourly wage for a new hire with no prior experience is $22.00. This position also receives a $2.00 per hour shift premium between the hours of 6pm and 12am, a $3.00 per hour shift premium between the hours of 12am and 6am. This position also receives a $2.00 per hour shift premium on Saturdays and Sundays. This hourly wage range is exclusive of fringe benefits. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary bonuses.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf).
• Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Time Off – 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will. 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave – For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
• Vision & Dental Insurance – Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
• 401k – We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee’s contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
• Flexible Spending Account – For dependent care costs or to help with dental and vision costs.
• Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
• Mental Health Support – Free 24/7 access to therapists, coaches, and self-led mental health resources. Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars
• Annual $360 wellness reimbursement