Associate CALF Team Member - Shift E (9 PM - 5 AM, Sun - Thurs)

Location: Cashton Conversion & Labeling Facility (CALF)

Pay Grade: 6

Employee Type: Hourly

Bonus Eligibility: This position is eligible for a 3% annual bonus incentive based on cooperative and individual performance.

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Summary of Role

The Conversion and Labeling Facility Production Team Member is responsible for all aspects of the conversion of products on our Ghee, Deli Cheese and Cheese shreds production lines. This position will also be responsible for the sanitation of the production areas and machines, on a rotating basis. This is a safety sensitive role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow all SOP's to ensure proper conversion of products.
• Operate all equipment with a strong attention to detail.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety Regulations.
• Set up of all equipment on any production line.
• Follow quality standards to ensure our customers receive exceptional products.
• Pack products in boxes and palletize.
• Work safely and follow safety requirements.
• Ensure that all necessary information is properly documented.
• Clean and Sanitize production equipment and room when necessary.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with general plant cleaning as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good understanding of good manufacturing practices.
• Good communication and problem solving skills.
• Strong Attention to Detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to safely work with required sanitation chemicals.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Ability to frequently lift/carry up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 120 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and duration of shift.
• Ability to occasionally bend, twist/turn, and reach above shoulders throughout the shift as needed.

Base salary range: $18.21 per hour - $21.42 per hour

The typical hourly wage for a new hire is $18.21 per hour exclusive of fringe benefits. This position also receives a $2.00 per hour premium for the hours between 6 pm - 12 am, and a $3.00 per hour premium for the hours between 12 am - 6 am. This position also receives a $2.00 per hour shift premium on Sundays. If you are hired at CROPP, your final base hourly wage compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Hiring at the maximum of the hourly wage range is not typical.

Benefits

We believe when our people are strong, our mission is strong. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive and holistic Total Rewards package meant to strengthen employees' and their family''s total wellbeing. Here are some of the great benefits offered:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
• Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Time Off - 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will.
• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave - For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
• Vision & Dental Insurance - Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
• 401k - We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee's contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
• Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
• Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars
• Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account
• Flexible Scheduling