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Production Float in Hillsboro

Date Posted: 11 November 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Company Overview 

Take your dairy manufacturing experience to the next level by working across multiple areas of production—not just one production line! 

An established, farmer-owned dairy manufacturer in Vernon County, Wisconsin, is seeking an experienced Production Float to support its dairy processing operations. 

This is an opportunity to develop valuable experience with pasteurization, milk intake, butter production, packaging, and sanitation while supporting a respected dairy manufacturing operation. 

Responsibilities 

  • Operate HTST milk and cream pasteurization equipment. 

  • Receive and transfer raw and pasteurized milk. 

  • Assist with butter production, including operating churns and monitoring product quality. 

  • Perform milk and butter quality testing. 

  • Operate automated CIP sanitation systems. 

  • Assist with butter packaging, palletizing, and shipping preparation. 

  • Maintain accurate production, quality, and sanitation records. 

  • Follow GMP, food safety, sanitation, and plant safety procedures. 

  • Perform basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting as needed. 

Qualifications 

  • Minimum 1 year of dairy manufacturing experience required. 

  • Pasteurizer Operator Permit or Butter maker License preferred. 

  • Knowledge of dairy processing, production equipment, and sanitation procedures. 

  • Understanding of GMPs and food safety requirements. 

  • Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime. 

  • Strong attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork. 

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

Compensation & Opportunity 

$22/hour 

  • Gain hands-on experience across multiple dairy processing departments. 

  • Work with specialized pasteurization, butter-making, and packaging equipment. 

  • Expand your technical skills within dairy manufacturing. 

  • Join an established, farmer-owned dairy cooperative. 

Interested? 

For confidential consideration, contact: 

Shawn Ward

shawn.ward@gopac.com

414-296-6152

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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