Warehouse Operator

Warehouse Operator

Foremost Farms USA is one of the largest, leading dairy cooperatives in the United States and major dairy food and ingredients manufacturing business. We represent hundreds of Midwest dairy farmer members located in seven Midwest states, and we produce about 500 million pounds of cheese and 50 million pounds of butter in plants across our network every year. "We Bring Dairy to Life" in seven manufacturing plants across Wisconsin and Michigan and in our headquarters in Middleton (Madison), Wisconsin; and we're looking for employees who are innovative and aim for excellence in our wide variety of production, field and business roles. Join us!

About This Opportunity

Job Title: Warehouse Operator Position Type: Full time Classification: Non-Exempt

Starting Pay Rate: $24.12/hour - Earn $28.38/hour after completing 60 day probation period. Earn a shift premium of $2.00/hour for any hours worked between 6:00pm - 6:00am. Earn time and one half for hours worked over 40 in a week - Earn time and a half for all work performed on a Sunday

10:00am - 6:00pm Monday - Friday working every 3rd Saturday

Join our Marshfield Team!

We are Located at 1511 E 4th St, Marshfield, WI 54449

Receives, stores, loads out and distributes material, tools, equipment, and product throughout the plant.

Job Responsibilities:

• Effectively move product from the pre-cooler to the main cooler in order to maintain consistent cooling of products
• Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
• Maintain daily cleanliness of coolers and warehouse
• Assembles customer orders from stock and places in designated set up area.
• Inspects incoming pallets for acceptance or rejection
• Sorts and stores perishable goods in refrigerated warehouse
• Produce a safe and quality product
• Troubleshoot production issues and escalate them to appropriate team members
• Trained on HACCP, GMP's, safety, manufacturing processes, and loss control programs and use that knowledge to perform your work duties
• Participation in a team environment
• Performs other tasks assigned by Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years or older
• Able to read and comprehend the English language
• Ability to do basic math (addition and subtraction)
• Must be able to tell time on an analog or digital clock
• Ability to use computers and touch-screen technology
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be detail oriented
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced work environment
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous manufacturing experience

Benefits:

• Paid vacation and holidays (premium pay for holiday work)
• 401(k) with a generous company contribution
• Pension plan
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Option: Get paid every day with daily pay
• Referral program
• On-the-job training
• Advancement opportunities!

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

At Foremost Farms USA, we believe that employee diversity brings strength to our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Successful completion of pre-employment screening is required, which could include a drug test, background check, and other verifications or assessments to be sure you will be able to succeed in your position.