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Grande Pilot Plant Technician II in Lomira, Wisconsin

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Why Grande?

With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy”, Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they’re delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can’t be matched. While Grande’s reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit – our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work. If you want to learn more about our company – what we do and how we go about it – or learn more about our beautiful, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters, visit www.grande.com.

Did we convince you yet? If not check out our unique benefits

  • Free onsite clinics.

  • Free onsite fitness center.

  • Free healthy snacks throughout facility.

  • Health and wellness reimbursement program.

  • Associate cheese purchasing program.

  • Two-year mentorship program.

  • Relaxation rooms (based on location).

  • Coffee and gelato bar (based on location).

  • State of the art corporate building: https://www.grande.com/careers/#office

Why Fond du Lac?

In Fond du Lac (FDL) you get the full four-season experience – warm in the summer with highs reaching into the 80s and plenty of sunshine for golf, biking, camping and live music under the open sky, and brisk air in the winter with average temps in the 20s and ample snow for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing and winter festivals. The greater FDL area (population 43,000) is easy to get around and roughly an hour drive to almost all major metros in the state (Milwaukee, Madison and Fox Cities/Green Bay). We’ve been rated “Top 100” in job growth among small U.S. metro areas. Additionally, our cost of living is 4% below the national average and you’ll pay 21% less for housing, rent and property taxes compared to the rest of the country. From wonderful educational partners (public and private K12 schools and three local colleges/universities), a plethora of things to do/see, and a vibrant business and commerce community…learn more about how you can call Fond du Lac, HOME!

Job Summary

At Grande, we pride ourselves on our commitment to delivering high-quality products through continuous research, development and process improvement. We are seeking a Pilot Plant Technician II to join our team and support pilot plant operations, contributing to the creation of new and improved products.

In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining various pilot plant equipment for projects that support our R&D efforts. You will also support experimental and production runs, ensuring a safe working environment and compliance with state and federal regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in operating dairy processing equipment and maintaining high-quality standards in a dynamic, hands-on environment.

What you need to be considered for the role:

  • High School Degree or GED required.

  • Minimum of five (5) years related experience within the dairy industry required (or minimum of three (3) years related experience in the dairy industry with an Associates Degree).

  • Strong knowledge and understanding of dairy processing equipment, cheese making and/or whey processing.

  • Basic understanding of dairy chemistry and laboratory procedures.

  • Ability to operate dairy plant equipment safely and efficiently.

  • Strong analytical, math, and computer skills (Microsoft Office).

  • Wisconsin Cheesemaker's License.

  • Pasteurizer Operator Certification.

  • Wisconsin Driver's License.

  • Forklift Certification.

Preferred:

  • 2 Year / Associate Degree in Food Science, Microbiology or other related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

  • Some leadership experience is preferred.

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