Cheese Maker, Ron’s Wisconsin Cheese

Job Type: Full-time

Hours: Monday- Thursday 4:30 am-2:30 pm ( OFF Friday-Sunday)

Position Summary:

As a Cheese Maker you will be responsible for:

• Ensure food safety and quality standards are met by following internal operations procedures, cGMP’s and FDA/USDA rules and regulations
• Operate Pasteurizer and cheese vats
• Test ph and titrate acidity
• Fill cheese forms and stack on press
• Run mixer and extruder
• Assemble equipment
• Perform basic sanitation duties
• Complete charts, make sheets, and any other paperwork associated with cheese production.
• Maintain knowledge of chemicals and their usage
• Sanitize all equipment after production is complete ensuring food safety for the next day production
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

• Basic math skills
• Knowledge of cheese equipment and machinery
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and work well under deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Interested Candidates:

If you are interested in working in an environment that allows you to grow and contribute to the success of the organization, please email Human Resources at ashleyp@pagelsponderosa.com, or stop by our corporate office located at N4893 County Road C, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, to complete an application.

Pagel’s Ponderosa Dairy, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Cheese Production Assistant, Ron’s Wisconsin Cheese, LLC

Job Type: Full-time

Hours: 4:00 am-2:00 pm

Position Summary:

As a Cheese Production Assistant you will be responsible for:

• Ensure food safety and quality standards are met by following internal operations procedures, cGMP’s and FDA/USDA rules and regulations
• Assist Cheesemaker in production duties
• Cheddaring, milling, scooping and pressing cheese
• Remove cheese from press
• Dress hoops
• Assist with set up for curd, whip and string orders
• Troubleshoot cheese equipment as needed
• Maintain knowledge of chemicals and their usage
• Communicate with Operations Supervisor and or Production Lead when production issues arise
• Accurately document on Pre and Post Operational Sheets, Allergen Checklist and Make Sheets
• Set-up, operate and tear down equipment for sanitation
• Clean and sanitize vats, hoops, cheese press and all other cheese making equipment including buckets and bins ensuring food safety for the next day production
• Assist with retail store as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of cheese equipment and machinery a plus
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and work well under deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Interested Candidates:

If you are interested in working in an environment that allows you to grow and contribute to the success of the organization, email Human Resources at ashleyp@pagelsponderosa.com, or stop by our corporate office located at N4893 County Road C, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, to complete an application.

Pagel’s Ponderosa Dairy, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Milking Parlor Tech

Duties:

• Assist in setup of equipment for milking as well as cleaning and disinfecting equipment.
• Work with other milking technicians to harvest milk from our cows.
• Make sure Standard Operating Procedures are followed when working with the cows.
• Be present and ready to work on scheduled days and times.
• Notify parlor shift leader of any sick cows.
• Report any malfunction of equipment to the parlor shift leader.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company goals.

Skills and Experience:

• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Experience operating dairy equipment.
• Bilingual a plus but not required.

If you are interested in being active, working with animals, and being part of a growing and dynamic team, please call 920-255-4965 or stop by our office located at N4893 County Road C, Kewaunee, Wisconsin.

Farm Equipment Operator/Mechanic

Job Type: Full-time

Position Summary:

As a Mechanic / Farm Equipment Operator you will be responsible for:

• Performing preventative maintenance and repairs on the farm equipment and building systems.
• Performing welding and fabrication.
• Operating payloaders, tractors, skid steers, cropping equipment, semi-tractors, and other modern-day large farm equipment.
• Performing other general farm maintenance and other duties as assigned, including uncovering and covering piles, washing equipment, making firewood, snow removal and other laborious duties.
• Complying with all safety policies, practices, and procedures and utilizing appropriate safety equipment at all times.
• Participating in proactive team efforts to achieve company goals.
• As a cropping business, work demands vary based on seasonal demands.

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

• A mechanically minded individual who can troubleshoot problems and is comfortable repairing and maintaining equipment and buildings.
• Welding experience.
• Experience operating large farm equipment and semi-tractors.
• Strong communications skills.
• Problem solver.
• Independently motivated / team-oriented.
• Ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to lift at least 100 lbs.

Interested Candidates:

If you are interested in working in an environment that allows you to grow and contribute to the success of the organization, please call David LaCrosse at 920-255-1526, email Human Resources at ashleyp@pagelsponderosa.com, or stop by our corporate office located at N4893 County Road C, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, to complete an application.

Pagel’s Ponderosa Dairy, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.