Description

AMPI owns six Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation's American-@type cheese and processed cheese is produced. The cooperative's award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are marketed to foodservice, retail and food ingredient customers. In 2019, the co-op launched its Dinner Bell Creamery brand and accompanying Co-op Crafted promise, highlighting more than 50 years of dairy farm families partnering with skilled cheesemakers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

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:

All AMPI employees have an obligation to report employee safety, food safety and food quality issues to personnel of authority.

Responsible for scheduling and maintaining an accurate and efficient inventory system.

Monitor processes and procedures to meet all production goals.

Train, develop, schedule and monitor employees that work in the shipping department.

Maintain accurate and complete records

Complete cycle counts as required.

Follow up on the prompt issuance and completion of work orders.

Maintain a good working relationship with suppliers, patrons, employees, and customers.

Be on call and come into the plant as needed, which may include any time outside of the normal shift and weekends.

Obtain forklift certification and training requirements, responsible for training employees on forklifts.

Operate forklifts daily and assist warehouse employees with the loading and unloading of trailers.

Continually work with the plant to reduce under-grade product, foreign material, and quality complaints.

Play an active role in inspecting, reviewing, and following up on all plant and department audits.

Emphasize, train, and comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).

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.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), required.

Three years of forklift operations experience required.

Three years of experience in dairy or food production, manufacturing, industrial process operations or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Working knowledge of warehousing and hands-on experience staging, loading, and unloading orders

BENEFITS/REWARDS

AMPI offers a competitive starting pay, PTO, 401k, short-term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs and more.

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Military and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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