Machine Assistant Jobs in Madison, WI (NOW HIRING)

• A dairy marketing cooperative owned by 2,000 farming families and managed by its 1,200 employees. 

MACHINE OPERATOR: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time: Responsible for operating machines at a safe and efficient level according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to fulfill plant production demands. Operator will follow equipment procedures when performing startup, shutdown, Clean In Place (CIP), and while troubleshooting equipment when appropriate. Record and maintain all related documentation, usage and ingredients per SOP. Document and communicate production deficiencies to supervisors and management. Report and communicate critical information during shift change overs. Proper use, cleaning and storage of tools to ensure quality specifications are met. Continually monitor cheese and machines for compliance with specifications, making adjustments as necessary. Performs required product testing and communicate with the lab to maintain proper moisture content and ensure specifications are met. Assist with general cleaning and housekeeping throughout the plant as needed. Adhere to all aspects of company and customer safety, sanitation, and site policies. Assist with training new employees. Provide assistance to the maintenance personnel for machine repairs or troubleshooting. Adhere to all Quality, Food Safety, Safety and GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.Other duties as assigned. An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

COOK OPERATOR: 1. Responsible for operating machines at a safe and efficient level according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to fulfill plant production demands. 2. Operator will follow equipment procedures when performing start-up, shut-down, Clean In Place (CIP), and while troubleshooting equipment when appropriate. 3. Responsible for following measurements, adding ingredients to the machine and overseeing the cheese blending process to ensure proper moisture content and consistent quality product. 4. Record and maintain all related documentation, usage and ingredients per SOP. 5. Document and communicate production deficiencies to supervisors and management. 6. Report and communicate critical information during shift change overs. 7. Use cooker thermometer and chart recorder to track cheese temperature, including the proper use, cleaning and storage of tools to ensure quality specifications are met. 8. Continually monitor cheese and machines for compliance with specifications, making adjustments as necessary. 9. Performs required product testing and communicate with the lab to maintain proper moisture content and ensure specifications are met. 10. Provide assistance to the maintenance personnel for machine repairs or troubleshooting. 11. Assist with general cleaning and housekeeping throughout the plant as needed.12. Adhere to all aspects of company and customer safety, sanitation, and site policies.13. Assist with training new employees. 14. Adhere to all Quality, Food Safety, Safety and GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.15. Other duties as assigned.

JOB INFORMATION:

• POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 5
• JOB TYPE: Full Time
• WAGE PER HOUR $20.18 -  $21.18
• HOURS PER WEEK: 40+EXPECTED OVER TIME: 10-15 hours per week.
• WORKWEEK: 1st shift: Mon - Fri 7am - 3pm / 2nd shift: Mon- Fri 3pm - 11pm / 3rd shift: Sun - Thurs 11pm - 7am
• CAN THEY WORK EXTRA DAYS?: Only OT required
• HOW OFTEN WILL THEY WORK EXTRA DAYS?: Weekly
• WILL THEY WORK WEEKENDS? ADD RATE: Yes, Sat - regular rate unless over 40 and Sun - Overtime rate (1.5)
• PAYMENT DAYS: Every Thursday
• PAYMENT TYPE: Direct Deposit is Available
• BREAK TIMES: 2 20 minute breaks
• JOB START DATE: ASAP
• JOB END DATE: NA
• ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION: We need you to speak English and Spanish fluently since work force is very diverse

REQUIREMENTS

• EXPERIENCE: Experience with Machine operation, food production, or mechanical inclination is what we are truly looking for, if its relatable I'll look at their resume. If they have no experience that is relatable then I wouldn't be interested
• CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Yes, applicants must be able to pass a criminal check, performed by AMPI, before departure from place of recruitment.
• DRUG TEST: Yes, applicants must be able to pass a drug test, performed by AMPI, before
• departure from the place of recruitment. Cannabis not aceptable.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS?: 50-75 required lifting
• ENGLISH LEVEL REQUIREMENTS: Advanced
• ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: Conversational, reading and writing. Will use it every day all day
• MUST ATTEND JOB TRAINING?: Yes
• MUST ATTEND SAFETY?: Yes
• MINIMUM EDUCATION: None
• MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT: 50-75 required lifting

UNION FACILITY

• Do you have a union at the facility where our recruits will work? Yes, Portage Union.If so, does the law in the state where our recruits will work require them to join the union in order to get/keep the job? no
• Please explain how and when the workers will join the unio. They join after a probationary periodo f 30-45 days

SAFETY APPAREL:

• Hair net, glasses, hard hat, boots mandatory

FLIGHT TRANSPORTATION

• PAID FLIGHT TO BUSINESS LOCATION?: 1- initially cover the cost of the flight, and then 2- deduct the expense from the workers paycheck
• AIRPORT OF ARRIVAL: MSN
• PAID FLIGHT HOME?: No
• GROCERY STIPEND: Yes, 2 choices: 125 and 250 options, both deducted from payroll.

WORKPLACE TRANSPORTATION

• TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM WORKSITE: yes
• FOR HOW LONG IS TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED? IS IT FREE OR AT WORKER'S COST: As long as they live in our housing, It's free up to 280 miles/month. After that, it is taxed as imputed income. They don't pay us, they have to pay taxes on it.

JOB INCENTIVES

• WORKER COMPENSATION INSURANCE?: Yes
• 401K?: Yes
• HEALTHCARE INSURANCE?: Medical, dental and vision
• PAID HOLIDAYS?: Yes, after probationary period. Also must have a minimum of 6 months seniority
• JOB PROMOTION POSSIBILITY?: Yes, according to the union rules.
• TAXABLE BENEFITS?: Yes, only the transportation after the threshold of 280 miles/month is reached.

ABOUT HOUSING

• HOUSING TYPE: Apartment unit, 2 people per unit (multiple) and Community style housing (multiple)
• NUMBER OF UNITS: Multiple
• INDIVIDUAL OR SHARED ROOMS?: Shared
• RENT PER PERSON?: Month 1: Prorated at a daily rate of $15.83 / Month 2-3: $475.00 / Month 4-6 $600.00 / Month 7-9 $900.00 / Month 10+ $945.00
• HOUSING PAYCHECK DEDUCTIONS LEGAL ON YOUR STATE?: No, will be paid directly by employee.
• HOW LONG IS HOUSING PROVIDED: Up to 1 year.
• UTILITIES INCLUDED?: Yes
• FURNISHING: Furnished apartments
• WiFi?: No
• CABLE TV?: No
• LAUNDRY?: No
• COIN OPERATED?: No
• NEARBY AMENITIES: All towns have grocery stores and restaurants, a bank, pharmacy, etc.
• DISTANCE HOUSING TO WORKPLACE: 10-30 miles