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Innovation is the key ingredient that has fueled Bongards’ continuous growth and success since 1908, when a handful of forward-thinking farmers launched a small cooperative creamery.
Today, Bongards' processes millions of pounds of milk per day, and is among the largest dairy co-ops in the U.
S.
But we’ve stayed true to our farmer-owned roots.
That way we can ensure the best quality possible at every step of the production process.
We’re looking for dedicated, inspired people who care about unsurpassed quality and doing great things as a team.
People who have a passion for problem solving and making an impact where they work.
People who thrive in an environment where they’re empowered, respected and rewarded—in a culture that’s entrepreneurial and responsive, where employees have a voice.
That’s how innovation happens.
Job Summary:
Bongards is looking to add full time Cheese Packagers at our Perham, MN facility.
The shifts for PM Cheese Packagers are 6 PM to 6 AM.
The PM Cheese Packagers are on one of two teams, one team works every Monday and Tuesday and is off every Wednesday and Thursday.
The other team works the opposite schedule.
The teams split the weekends.
Below is the sample of a schedule for someone on the Monday Tuesday rotation.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat
Week 1 Off 6:00 PM 6:00 PM Off Off 6:00 PM 6:00 PM
Week2 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM Off Off Off Off
Week 3 Off 6:00 PM 6:00 PM Off Off 6:00 PM 6:00 PM
Week 4 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM Off Off Off Off
Week 5 Off 6:00 PM 6:00 PM Off Off 6:00 PM 6:00 PM
Week 6 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM Off Off Off Off
Job Duties:
Operate block towers and barrel line and related equipment.
Use forklift to transfer barrels to the cooler
Operate boxer and related equipment.
Watch quality of blocks being formed.
Perform all necessary sanitation procedures for this position
Perform sanitation of towers, DMM, barrel line and related equipment.
Give breaks to the DMM operator
Responsible for maintaining floor sanitation and cleanliness of other work related areas.
Keep clear, accurate, and timely records.
Keep work area clean.
Understand the plant’s commitment to customer’s expectations and quality.
Must report all quality and food safety and quality concerns to immediate supervisor or their designated replacement.
All other duties as assigned by the supervisor or lead.
Position requirements:
Must demonstrate excellent communication skills.
Must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions.
Must demonstrate a commitment to both food and employee safety.
Physical capabilities:
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Work environment includes exposure to noise, heat, and cleaning chemicals.
Just ask the people who work for Bongards' now and they’ll tell you that everyone in every function has a true passion for producing safe, high-quality dairy products.
That’s what creates the culture of growth and success that you’ll find at Bongards'.
When a great team of committed people strives for continuous improvement, opportunities for individual growth will follow.
Bongards' history of success is proof of that.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c)
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