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:

This role is essential for ensuring the proper operation of packaging equipment, conducting on-line quality checks, and maintaining cleanliness within the production area. You will help ensure that all products meet quality standards and that the packaging process runs smoothly.

A Day in the life:

• Operate all packaging equipment in accordance with established work instructions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor equipment issues to maintain production flow.
• Rotate through various packaging stations as required.
• Evaluate product containers to ensure they meet quality standards, including container integrity, labeling, and coding.
• Accurately complete and maintain all required logs and forms.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the work area daily and complete tasks assigned by the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Adhere to plant rules and all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality, and customer requirements.

Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Forklift License (provided by employer).

Competencies and preferred Skills:

• Ability to follow written instructions with attention to detail.
• Mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Commitment to high personal performance standards and continuous self-improvement.

Working Relationships:

You will work closely with other Packaging Workers and the production team to ensure smooth operations. You are expected to communicate effectively with your team, Lead, and Supervisors to address any issues that arise.

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.