About Us

Foremost 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 eight 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 Opportunity

JOB TITLE: Production Associate
POSITION TYPE: Full time
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
STARTING PAY $25.06 per hour, plus an additional $2.00/hour shift premium for hours worked between 6:00PM - 6:00AM.
Pay increases to $25.31 per hour at three months and $26.99 per hour after 6 months.
All new hires start on 2nd (2:00 pm- 10:00 pm) and 3rd Shift (10:00PM - 6:00AM) floaters, learning a wide range of skills across the facility. Weekends and holidays scheduled on a rotating basis.

Join our Richland Center Team!
Our facility is located at 684 S. Church St., Richland Center, WI 53581

Belong to a company who values their employees. Join Foremost Farms as a Production Associate at our Richland Center, Wisconsin location and play an integral part of Bringing Dairy to Life!

Because you and your family matter, Foremost Farms offers excellent benefits. Our comprehensive medical plan includes health, vision, dental, and prescription insurance. We offer single and family plans at affordable monthly premiums. Our plan also offers some of the lowest annual deductibles in the market at $250 single and $500 family.

We also offer

• Competitive wages – starting pay of $25.06 an hour. After 6 months you will receive $26.99 an hour
• Premium paid of $2/hour for hours worked between 6 pm – 6 am
• 401K with a generous company contribution
• Paid time off
• 6 paid holidays per calendar year
• Time and one half for hours worked over 40 in a week
• Double pay for all work performed on a Sunday and Holidays
• Flexible spending account – for medical and childcare expenses
• On-the-job training
• Life and short-term disability insurance
• Advancement opportunities

Who you are

• You are at least 18 years old
• You are able to read and comprehend the English language
• You are able to lift up to 50 pounds
• You are able to stand for extended periods of time
• You thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• You enjoy being part of a team
• You have an interest in equipment and how it works
• You are inquisitive and enjoy learning new skills
• You are a night owl and can work either 2nd and 3rd shift
• You are able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule

What you will own

• You will be responsible to produce a safe, quality product
• You will troubleshoot production issues and escalate them to appropriate team members
• You will be trained on HACCP, GMP’s, safety, manufacturing processes, and loss control programs and use that knowledge to perform your work duties
• Safety is your number one value, and you ensure your personal safety and the safety of your team members

Who we are
Foremost Farms is a dairy business with cooperative ownership. At Foremost Farms we bring dairy to life by making wholesome dairy products for the world’s most trusted brands. We process milk solids into dairy ingredient solutions for functional nutrition, 100% all-natural premium Wisconsin cheeses, sweet cream butter, whey and milk protein, and quality bulk fluid milk straight from the dairy farm families who own Foremost Farms.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/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 www.foremostfarms.com