Packaging Team Member, 1st Shift
Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery · Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery - New London ·
- Category
- Retail
Love working with your hands and being part of a team that takes pride in producing quality Wisconsin cheese? Join Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery and help package the cheese products our customers know and love.
As a Packaging Team Member, you'll work as part of our production team to safely and efficiently package finished cheese products while maintaining high standards for food safety, quality, cleanliness, and teamwork.
Why Join Our Team?
- 1st shift: 6:45 AM to 3:00 PM
- Starting at $21.50 per hour
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company-paid life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities to learn new skills and advance
- Training on equipment and multiple packaging positions
- Be part of a team committed to quality, safety, and Wisconsin cheese-making tradition
Position Summary
The Packaging Team Member packages finished cheese products according to customer and production requirements. Team members rotate through various packaging responsibilities, including filling, labeling, box preparation, and palletizing, while following food safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
What You'll Do
- Package and seal cheese products using the correct packaging and labels
- Manually pack cheese into retail cartons, bulk cartons, and master cases
- Operate or assist with packaging and auxiliary equipment
- Rotate between packaging positions, including filling, labeling, box preparation, and palletizing
- Maintain required production rates and line speeds
- Inspect packaging, labels, product weight, and overall quality
- Immediately report food safety, quality, or sanitation concerns
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area
- Follow all food safety, GMP, quality, and safety procedures
- Work closely with coworkers and Quality Assurance to maintain product quality
- Complete required equipment training, including hand trucks, forklifts, and other power equipment as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned