Production Associate

About UsForemost Farms USA is one of the largest, leading dairy cooperatives in the United States and major dairy food and ingredients manufacturing business. We represent hundreds of Midwest dairy farmer members located in seven Midwest states, and we produce about 500 million pounds of cheese and 50 million pounds of butter in plants across our network every year. "We Bring Dairy to Life" in seven manufacturing plants across Wisconsin and Michigan and in our headquarters in Middleton (Madison), Wisconsin; and we're looking for employees who are innovative and aim for excellence in our wide variety of production, field and business roles. Join us!About This OpportunityJOB TITLE: Production AssociatePOSITION TYPE: Full timeCLASSIFICATION: Non-ExemptStarting Pay: $24.12 - $24.80 per hour, plus an additional $2.00/hour shift premium for hours worked between 6:00PM - 6:00AM.Employees earn $28.38 - $29.18 per hour after completing 60-day probation.• Time and a half for any overtime• Time and a half for all work performed on a SundayAvailable Openings:• Relief shift, hours swing between AM shift (6:00AM - 6:00PM) and PM shift (6:00PM - 6:00AM) based on plant need.• Weekends and holidays scheduled on a rotating basis.Join our Appleton Team!Our facility is located at 1815 West Spencer Street, Appleton, WI 54914Is your next career at Foremost Farms? We're Wisconsin's largest cheese manufacturer, and we're looking for people to join our Appleton team making cheese for customers around the world.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Produce a safe and quality productTroubleshoot production issues and escalate them to appropriate team membersTrained on HACCP, GMP's, safety, manufacturing processes, and loss control programs and use that knowledge to perform your work dutiesParticipation in a team environmentMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Must be at least 18 years or olderAble to read and comprehend the English languageAbility to do basic math (addition and subtraction)Must be able to tell time on an analog or digital clockAbility to use computers and touch-screen technologyAbility to lift up to 50 poundsMust be detail oriented Ability to stand for extended periods of timeAbility to perform in a fast-paced work environment Must be able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating schedulePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Previous manufacturing experience BENEFITS:At Foremost Farms, we know how important you and your family are - that's why we offer some of the best benefits in the Fox Valley! Our comprehensive medical plan has you covered with health, vision, dental, and prescription insurance. You'll pay less than $105/month for single coverage and under $235/month for family coverage, with low annual deductibles ($250 individual / $500 family).Here's more of what you can look forward to:Paid vacation and holidays - plus premium pay if you work on a holiday401(k) with a generous company contributionPension plan to help you plan for the futureFlexible spending accounts for medical and dependent careLife and disability insuranceEmployee assistance program (EAP) for extra support when you need itDaily pay option - get paid when you want!Referral bonus programOn-the-job training to help you grow your skillsPlenty of opportunities to advance your careerEqual Opportunity EmployerMinorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.At Foremost Farms USA, we believe that employee diversity brings strength to our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.Successful completion of pre-employment screening is required, which could include a drug test, background check, and other verifications or assessments to be sure you will be able to succeed in your position.Are you ready to Be Foremost?Apply today at

Created: 2026-04-02