Intake Operator

About Us

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!

JOB TITLE: Intake Operator
POSITION TYPE: Full time
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

Starting Pay: $22.75 per hour
Increases at: 2 months to $23.25, and 6 months to $23.75
Shift Premium: $0.75 per hour for hours worked between 5:00pm - 5:00am

PM shift available, 5:00PM - 5:00AM, on a 2-2-3 schedule
Weekends and holidays are scheduled on a rotating basis.

Location:

6501 Fitzner Road Greenville, MI 48838

• Adhering to all Safety and Quality standards.
• Communicating with appropriate personnel to ensure efficient operations.
• Clean equipment and facilities per Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures or as directed.
• Organize the operations of fluid receiving and shipping per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain proper record keeping.
• Professionally interact with coworkers, milk haulers, and all 3rd party partners.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Are interested in working night shift
• At least 18 years or older
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations
• Able to stand for the duration of shift
• Able to read and understand standard operating procedures and labels written in English
• Basic math skills (addition and subtraction) required
• Able to tell time on an analog or digital clock
• Able to participate in a team environment
• Must be detail orientated and accurate
• Able to perform in a fast-paced work environment

• Knowledge of GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices), OSHA and loss control programs
• Three to five years of job-related experience

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, climb or balance. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel, or use foot/feet for the duration of their shift. Employee is frequently walking to different areas of the intake.

Work Environment – Employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particulates. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Employee is frequently working at heights with proper fall protection, including on top of dairy tankers, platforms, and in a scissor lift.

Physical Demands – The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lb. to their waist height and occasionally lift and/or move 50 lb. to shoulder height. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Protective Equipment – Employee is required to wear personal protective equipment that is appropriate for the job being performed, including safety shoes/rubber boots, bump cap and other related personal gear related to food safety, including hair net/guard and rubber gloves.

At Foremost Farms, we believe that you and your family matter most. That's why we're proud to offer one of the most comprehensive and competitive benefits packages in the area - designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Flexible coverage with options to meet the needs of you and your family
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - 100% company match on up to 8% of your contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off - Start with 120 hours of PTO (pro-rated for first year)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave - 6 weeks fully paid
• Health Savings Account (HSA) - when you elect the high-deductible health plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts…