Cheese Operations Mixer - Apprentice

Job Description

This role will be responsible for a variety of tasks including, but not limited to batch weighing, mixing, extruding, filling, depositing and cutting operations within our Cheese Operations. Food Quality and Food Safety are an important aspect to ensuring our customer expectations are met. This position involves set up and operation of numerous pieces of equipment including mixers, Crepaco, Porta Pump, cutters and more.

You’ll also be responsible for:

• Performing set-up procedures for upcoming production runs
• Reading and preparing recipes to ensure the proper production of various Cheese products
• Completing reports throughout the day regarding production
• Compliance with all food safety protocols; supporting FSSC 22000 Certification
• Compliance to our safety program and safe operation of equipment
• Compliance to our Standard Operating Procedures

What It Takes:
We need an individual who is self-motivated and can work independently while following procedures. In addition, we are looking for an individual who can work in a fast-paced work environment with a high attention to detail.

• A high school education or equivalent or two years of relevant experience (we will train)
• Ability to withstand moderate physical labor for majority of shift
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• The ability of following and executing recipes possessing the necessary math skills to scale up or down
• Strong experience/knowledge of operating a wide range of machines
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Welcome to Colony Brands! As one of North America’s largest multi-channel, direct-marketing companies, we take pride in our diverse portfolio of affiliates, brands, and products. Despite our growth over the last century, we remain true to our roots as a private, customer-focused business based in Monroe, WI. Stability is just one aspect of our culture. What truly defines us is our commitment to our Core Values, fostering employee growth, and creating a better place to live and work.

We are dedicated to supporting the communities we serve and offer a wide range of benefits and programs to enhance the well-being of our employees.

Colony Brands is not just about growing our profits – We are about giving our employees the opportunity for growth and providing a better place to live and work. We also offer our employees many great rewards in addition to monetary compensation:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• A robust Wellness Program including Onsite Healthcare
• Superb Retirement Plans (401K & a company-funded Pension Plan)
• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits
• Seven 4-day work weeks in the summer months to give our employees additional time off
• Educational Assistance
• Company Profit-Sharing
• Company Product Discounts
• And, so MANY more!

Manufacturing

Regular/Full-Time