This position includes an array of functions including maintaining, breaking down and setting up equipment and machinery, while troubleshooting and resolving basic to moderate operating issues.
Responsibilities Include, but not limited to:
· Set up product pumps and lines
· Adhere to all SOP’s for cleaning all pumps and equipment
· Checking fill weights and container coding
· Completing order requirements
· Take samples for Quality Control laboratory
· CIP and hand clean all related equipment
· Accurately complete all associated records
· Communicate effectively with all personnel
· Comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
· Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
· Comply with SQF and Company Guidelines to produce a safe and quality product
· Perform other duties as assigned
WORK ENVIRONMENT
· Work environment is hot/cold/wet
· Work environment is indoors
· Work environment has consistent loud noise
· Work environment contains stairs and elevated surfaces
Qualifications
SKILLS REQUIRED
· Ability to communicate openly, clearly and effectively orally and in writing
· Ability to read, write, and understand English documentation
· Ability to support team environment
· Ability to work independently
Physical skills required:
· Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 50 pounds frequently
· Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and bend for virtually entire shift
· Ability to climb and maintain balance
· Ability to use hands extensively
· Ability to operate forklift with certification
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
· High School Degree, or equivalent - Required
An Equal Opportunity Employer
27.86/hour

A family of farmers, neighbors and friends.
Since 1914, Kemps has been delighting families throughout the upper Midwest with wholesome and delicious dairy products. From our beginnings as a small creamery in Southeastern Minnesota, Kemps has extended its roots to include the manufacture and marketing of fresh milk, premium ice cream and frozen yogurt, frozen novelties, sour cream and cottage cheese through retail supermarkets and food service channels. Headquartered today in St. Paul, Minnesota, we operate six manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota and have over 1,200 employees.
Our commitment to taste and quality remains unchanged. Our purpose at Kemps is to “Nourish Families.”
• By providing wholesome dairy products that nourish families and promote happiness.
• Through the support we provide each other as a family of employees.
• Through the engagement of our employees in the communities we serve.
• Through the return we provide for our farmer owners and their families.
Kemps is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of America. 100% of our profits go to dairy farmers and their families.