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.

Production Laborer

Wage:$

Ron’s Wisconsin Cheese, LLC, a family-owned, and operated specialty cheese store located in Luxemburg, Wisconsin, is looking for a motivated individual to join our team as a Production Laborer.

Compensation Package:

If you choose to distinguish yourself with a career at Ron’s Wisconsin Cheese, LLC, you will not only discover our values, but you will also enjoy a competitive wage, plus a full benefits package, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, paid vacation and 401K.

Position Summary

The Production Laborer is responsible for packaging cheese products, ensuring production is running efficiently and processes meet regulatory standards to produce quality products according to company specifications, quality and safety objectives.

Essential Position Duties

• Ensure food safety and quality standards are met by following internal operations procedures, cGMP’s and FDA/USDA rules and regulations
• Keep a clean and organized work area
• Package various sizes and shapes of cheese according to customer specifications
• Troubleshoot cheese equipment and vacuum packing machine
• 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
• Various maintenance activities as assigned
• Clean and sanitize area and tools as required
• Set-up, operate and tear down equipment for sanitation
• Sanitize all equipment after production is complete ensuring food safety for the next day production
• Assist with the retail store as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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:

Interested candidates should contact Ashley Pagel by email at ashleyp@pagelsponderosa.com, by phone at 920-310-0508, or stop by our retail store at 124 Main St, Luxemburg, Wisconsin.

Ron’s Wisconsin Cheese, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Fresh Cow Manager

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Herd Manager, the Fresh Cow Manager is responsible for

Essential Position Duties

• Oversee calving barn
• Communicate with Herd Manager daily on cow health
• Diagnose and treat animals with health issues
• Educate maternity team on protocols and procedures
• Review camera footage of calvings
• Collecting, entering, and analyzing milk data
• Animal handling: transferring animals to different pens, assisting with transferring down cows or high attention cows
• Follow proper protocols for collecting and preparing samples for analysis
• Review milk sample data
• Complete pen count tracker sheets and check parlor reports for mixed up cows
• Monitor cow movements, ensuring cows are returned to correct pens
• Prepare animal and milk data summaries and reports and document findings
• Complete animal inventory and end of month KPI reports for herd data
• Utilize Dairy Comp to record solds and dieds
• Prepare multiple weekly and end of month animal records and lists for tracking and movement of animals
• Identify opportunities for improving work processes and protocols
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures
• Ensure the highest standards of the humane treatment of animals

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bilingual language skills required (English/Spanish)

• Ability to understand, communicate, and execute oral and written instructions

• Strong record-keeping and organizational skills
• Work as a team member to solve problems and improve work processes

• Dependable and able to work with minimal supervision
• Committed to meeting and exceeding industry standards in the care and welfare of our animals

Education

• Degree in Agriculture or equivalent practical experience preferred

Experience

• Previous agricultural experience preferred
• Knowledge of Dairy Comp and SCR systems is a plus

Essential Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Occasional lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Occasionally push, pull, bend, and reach
• Ability to work around noise, dust, odors, and tolerance for cold and hot environments both indoors and outdoors

(Occasionally: 1-25% of the time; frequently: 26-75% of the time; constantly: 76-100% of the time)

Interested Candidates:

Interested candidates should contact Ashley Pagel by email at ashleyp@pagelsponderosa.com, by phone at 920-310-0508, or stop by our farm N4893 County Rd C, Kewaunee, WI. 54216.

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

Cheesemaker

Wage:$ 18.00-$22.00 (based on experience)

Hours: 1:00 am-11:00 am

Ron’s Wisconsin Cheese, LLC, a family-owned, and operated specialty cheese store located in Luxemburg, Wisconsin, is looking for a motivated individual to join our team as a Cheesemaker.

Compensation Package:

If you choose to distinguish yourself with a career at Ron’s Wisconsin Cheese, LLC, you will not only discover our values, but you will also enjoy a competitive wage, plus a full benefits package, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, paid vacation and 401K.

Essential Position Duties

• 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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Licensed cheesemaker

Experience

Cheese production and/or packaging, safety, and sanitation/food safety knowledge preferred

Essential Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand/walk for the duration of shift
• Ability to lift at least 60 lbs. frequently
• Frequently sit, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Frequently push, pull, bend, and reach

(Occasionally: 1-25% of the time; frequently: 26-75% of the time; constantly: 76-100% of the time)

Interested Candidates:

Interested candidates should contact Ashley Pagel by email at ashleyp@pagelsponderosa.com, by phone at 920-310-0508, or stop by our retail store at 124 Main St, Luxemburg, Wisconsin.

Ron’s Wisconsin Cheese, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Quality Control Technician 

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the quality and laboratory programs in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. The essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to:

Managing and directing quality programs and preventive controls.

Being responsible for food safety and legality.

Maintaining SQF certification and all regulatory requirements including an FSMA approved food safety plan.

Communicating out-of-spec results to appropriate personnel and assisting in investigations as necessary.

Assist in overseeing the environmental sampling program, including, investigating all positives, identifying root causes, and implementing corrections and corrective actions.

Assist in investigating all customer complaints, including leading cross-functional team to determine root cause and appropriate corrections and corrective actions. Providing professional communication to customers.

Monitoring quality key measures and trends for adherence to targets. When events occur, work with the plant manager in problem solving and investigation to identify root causes and appropriate corrections and corrective actions.

Ensuring all quality standards and procedures are maintained, including training and monitoring of new and existing employees in the processes and methods required to achieve the company’s standards for food quality and food safety, consistent with company principles.

Regular and punctual attendance and physical presence in the workplace.

Timely and accurate completion of duties.

Occasional travel for work, for things like vendor approval, regulatory training/certifications, seminars etc.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

The following are required competencies of the position that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:

Computer Skills: Ability to operate all information technology-related business systems, programs, and applications in a manner that achieves efficiency, accuracy, and relevancy of information processing and reporting as it applies to this position.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as dictated letters or memoranda, invoices, company policies, and various documentation, paying particular attention to grammar. Ability to process routine reports and correspondences. Ability to communicate effectively with employees, customers, and others. Ability to effectively present information to other employees of the organization. Requires excellent oral and written communication skills.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

Other Skills & Abilities: SQF practitioner certification, PCQI certification, HACCP certification, Appendix N Certified Industry Supervisor, (these certifications must be attained within 12 months of the date of hire). Ability to calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment. Requires the ability to drive a motor vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

It is recommended that you have one or more of the following when applying for this job:

– An Associate Degree in food science or related field, and 1 year of job-related experience;

– 3 years minimum of progressive job-related experience; or

– A Bachelor Degree in food science or related field, and 1 year of job-related experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 – $18.00 per hour

Interested Candidates:

Interested candidates should contact Ashley Pagel by email at ashleyp@pagelsponderosa.com, by phone at 920-310-0508, or stop by our retail store at 124 Main St, Luxemburg, Wisconsin.

Ron’s Wisconsin Cheese, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.