Location: Clear Lake, Wisconsin
Industry: Leading co-pack manufacturer of aseptically packed cheese sauce, puddings, and beverages. With over 70 years of experience, AFP advanced food products llc is dedicated to delivering consistent, high-quality products while prioritizing sustainability and community impact. As part of Savencia Fromage & Dairy, we share a commitment to a sustainable, ethical, and collaborative world, guided by the mission: "Leading the way to better food." Our initiatives focus on providing healthy, delicious, and responsible food options while fostering employee well-being and solidarity.
Why Work at AFP?
Join a dynamic team that values honesty, integrity, and creative problem-solving. At AFP, you're not just taking a job you're building a career. We offer comprehensive training, internal growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment designed to help you thrive.
Benefits Starting Day One
- Shift Differentials: Earn more for non-standard hours.
- Comprehensive Insurance: Medical (Multiple options), dental, and vision.
- Retirement Option: Union Pension
- Employee Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program, company paid identity theft protection, company-sponsored social events
- Wellness Incentives: Participate in wellness programs with cash rewards.
- Recognition Programs: Perfect attendance and years of service awards.
- Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement (conditions apply) and advancement opportunities.
- Perks: HSA with company contributions, Parental leave, Company-provided uniforms, overtime opportunities, and employee discounts.
Addition Benefits
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
Why we need you:
As a Pouch Operator, you play a crucial role in our production process by overseeing the filling, processing, cleaning, and lubricating of equipment in the pouch and processing areas. Your dedication to quality and safety ensures that our products are produced efficiently and meet our high standards.
A Day in the life:
- Learn and operate filling equipment while adhering to the highest standards of quality and safety.
- Take weight measurements and make necessary adjustments to the filling operation.
- Report machine difficulties to maintenance in a timely manner.
- Keep Supervisors informed and recommend corrective actions when needed.
- Assist in training peers and/or Canner operators.
- Accurately complete all process paperwork and seal integrity testing documentation.
- Understand the mechanics of seal integrity and the sterility processes related to the UHT system and Fresco filler.
- Follow the procedure for metal detection on the pouch line.
- Thoroughly lubricate and clean the Fresco machine.
- Handle product changeovers, start-ups, and shutdowns.
- Coordinate with the oncoming shift regarding any problems, issues, or concerns.
- Perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
- Work more than eight hours per day and more than 40 hours per week as necessary.
- Work alternating shift hours as required.
- Follow plant rules and comply with all applicable regulatory requirements.
- Adhere to quality system requirements.
- Meet food safety, quality, and customer requirements for the position.
Requirements:
- Available to work 3rd shift hours
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Forklift License (provided by employer).
Competencies and preferred Skills:
- Technical knowledge of pouch filling and processing equipment.
- Attention to detail and the ability to follow written instructions.
- Mechanical aptitude and the ability to recognize and address sub-standard issues.
- Leadership skills to guide and train peers.
- Organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality service.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional demeanor and respect for individuals.
- Self-motivated with high personal performance standards.
- Flexibility and willingness to learn and develop.
Working Relationships:
You will work within a team environment and report to the production supervisor. Your role may involve collaborative efforts with other departments.
To successfully perform the essential functions of this role, the employee must be able to:
- Stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8-12 hours per shift).
- Frequently bend, stoop, twist, and reach overhead.
- Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, and arms.
- Operate machinery and tools requiring manual dexterity and visual acuity.
- Tolerate exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and noise levels in a production environment.
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection
Affirmative Action Plan/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Savencia Cheese USA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.