Production Operator - Weekend Night Shift (Paid 40 Hours, Work 36)

Weekend Night Shift: Friday – Sunday | 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM. Work three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours) and receive pay equivalent to 40 hours, giving you four days off every week while maintaining full-time earnings.

Pay Range & Growth Opportunity

• Pay starting at $25.70/hour
• $3.00 per hour night shift premium (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)
• $2.25 per hour weekend shift premium (Saturdays and Sundays)
• Work 36 hours and get paid for 40 hours each week

Grande operates under a High-Performance Work Team (HPWT) model—an Associate-led approach focused on continuous growth, collaboration, and operational excellence. Through the Skill Block system, Associates progress based on demonstrated knowledge and abilities, with clear pathways for advancement.

About the role

Join Grande’s brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Chilton and help shape the future of dairy manufacturing. As a Weekend Production Operator, you will operate and maintain intake and dairy processing equipment in alignment with Grande’s Operational Excellence principles. You will monitor equipment performance, perform quality checks, troubleshoot operational issues, and support lean manufacturing initiatives such as Just-In-Time production, 5S, Kaizen, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). The role also involves maintaining accurate production records, complying with FDA, OSHA, and USDA regulations, and collaborating across departments to achieve operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain intake and dairy processing equipment
• Monitor equipment performance and perform quality checks
• Troubleshoot operational issues and support lean manufacturing initiatives
• Maintain accurate production records
• Ensure compliance with FDA, OSHA, and USDA regulations
• Collaborate across departments to achieve operational excellence

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• 1–4 years of advanced manufacturing experience
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot dairy intake equipment
• Basic understanding of mechanical and control systems related to processing equipment
• Proficient in using computer systems for data entry and equipment monitoring
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities within a start-up environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to follow standard work, maintain a safe work environment, and address/correct deviations

Qualifications

• Previous experience in dairy processing or food manufacturing environments preferred
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, especially high-performance work teams, is highly desirable
• Additional technical training or certifications in dairy processing, food technology, or related fields is a plus

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• 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 (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

Why Chilton?

Located in the heart of Calumet County, Chilton blends small-town charm with big opportunity. With a cost of living 5% below the Wisconsin average and housing prices well below national levels, it’s an affordable and attractive place to live, work, and grow your career. Known for its safety, welcoming community, and strong local values, Chilton offers an ideal environment for those seeking to unwind, recharge, and embrace a relaxed and balanced lifestyle. Easy access to parks and outdoor recreation, a walkable downtown with local dining and entertainment, and annual festivals that celebrate the area’s local culture and community spirit.