Dole Operator 2nd Shift (2p-10p)

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.

Additional Benefits:

• Disability and Life Insurance 
• Paid Time Off & Holidays 

Why We Need You:

The Dole Operator is crucial for ensuring the efficient operation of canning and filling equipment. Your role directly impacts the quality and safety of our products, making you an essential part of our production team.

A Day in the Life:

• Operate canning and filling equipment to the highest standards of quality and safety.

• Assist the Canner Operator in maintaining product quality, including package quality of can ends and double seams.

• Thoroughly clean the canner following production runs.

• Lubricate the canner thoroughly before and during production runs as needed.

• Help with product changeovers, shutdowns, and startups.

• Inform maintenance of any machine difficulties and collaborate on solutions.

• Accurately complete cover usage sheets.

• Coordinate with the incoming shift to communicate any problems, issues, or concerns.

• Perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner, adhering to plant rules and regulatory requirements.

• Understand the concept of sterility on the Dole Canner and seal integrity in plastic filling equipment.

• Be available to work more than eight hours per day and over 40 hours per week as necessary.

• Be willing to work alternating shifts as required.

• Comply with all food safety, quality, and customer requirements.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Forklift License.

Competencies and Preferred Skills:

• Attention to detail and ability to follow written methods.

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to recognize sub-standard issues and escalate them appropriately.

• Ability to follow work directions and maintain organizational standards.

• Commitment to AFP values, promoting integrity in all activities.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work in a team environment.

• Flexibility to handle multiple demands and assist others as needed.

• Motivation for continuous self-improvement and high personal performance standards.

Your Working Relationships:

You will work closely with the Canner Operator, Maintenance, and other Dole Operators to ensure smooth operations. You are expected to communicate effectively with your team 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.