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3rd Shift Production Operator

Select Milk Producers · La Crosse, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience running production equipment. What did you run and what did a normal shift look like?

What they are checking: Real hands-on machine experience they can describe in detail, which shortens how long they need to learn the line.

This is a third shift job. How have you handled overnight work before, and what helps you stay sharp?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay safe and alert overnight and will show up reliably for a hard-to-fill shift.

Tell me about a time you noticed a problem on the line before it got worse.

What they are checking: Attention to small signs like sounds, weights or readings that catch issues early.

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a coworker on how to do a task.

What they are checking: Teamwork on a small overnight crew where people have to rely on each other.

What would you do

Your machine starts making product that looks off, but it is still running. What do you do?

What they are checking: Willingness to stop or flag a problem instead of letting bad product run to protect the numbers.

The line is short a person tonight. How do you help keep things running?

What they are checking: Flexibility to cover other stations while still following safety and quality steps.

About the work

In a food plant making dairy ingredients, what do you do to keep the product safe from contamination?

What they are checking: Basic understanding of GMPs, hand hygiene and allergen control, since these ingredients go into trusted brands.

How do you follow lockout/tagout when you need to clear a jam?

What they are checking: Safety discipline around energized equipment, where shortcuts cause serious injuries.

How do you fill out production records, and why does accuracy matter so much in food manufacturing?

What they are checking: Understanding that records support traceability and recalls, so they cannot be filled in after the fact.

How do you handle a changeover between products or blends with different allergens?

What they are checking: Care with cleaning and verification so one customer's product does not contaminate another's.

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The full job description

As published by Select Milk Producers.

Shape What’s Next at Select Custom Solutions At Select Custom Solutions, we don’t just make ingredients—we create possibilities. From La Crosse, WI, our team brings innovation and expertise to contract manufacturing, branded dairy and non-dairy ingredients, custom blends, and ingredient distribution. With modern facilities and cutting-edge capabilities, we help some of the world’s most trusted brands deliver products that make a difference in people’s lives. With a strong focus on growth, innovation, and excellence, Select Custom Solutions offers opportunities to be part of meaningful work that impacts industries worldwide. Whether you’re working hands-on in manufacturing or supporting operations, your contributions help drive the future of food and nutrition. We’re proud to be partnered with Select Milk Producers, one of the nation’s most progressive dairy cooperatives. With over 110 family-owned dairies and multiple processing plants and joint ventures nationwide, our partnership connects us to a powerful network driving the future of food and nutrition. Join us—and help shape what’s next. What Select offers you : C omprehensive benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings (health, dental, vision, etc.) : • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays Off • Uniform Program • Shoe Allowance • Onsite gym • Career Advancement Opportunities • Leadership Development • Opportunities to support our local communities • Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives • Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world What this role is all about: We are looking for Production Operators on 3rd Shift in La Crosse, WI. Production Schedule: 3rd Shift, Sunday - Thursday 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM *Must be in uniform and to stretching area by 10:55pm The Production Operator performs all tasks involved in the production of Select Custom Solutions products; ensuring safe and efficient production by following standard work methods and practices. Lifting requirements vary by position: • The Production Operator I frequently handles bags of product between 1-20 lbs. and occasionally handle bags of product between 21-50 lbs. • The Production Operator II frequently handles bags of product that are at least 25 kg. (55.115 lbs.). Job Duties : • Read ingredients and count how many bags are on a pallet. • Place scoops in cans/jars/buckets and place lids on cans/jars/buckets. • Stack bags/cans of product as it comes off the various production lines. • Seal bags/cans of product as it comes off the various production lines. • Bag product as it comes off the various production lines. • Dump bags of product into appropriate equipment on the various production lines. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. Where you’ll be working: Our La Crosse, WI, plant is home to approximately 330 employees. This facility supplies the food, beverage, and nutritional industries with innovative functional ingredients and superior quality contract manufacturing services. La Crosse, WI, is nestled between the Mississippi River and the rolling river bluffs. This town is home to a plethora of colleges, high-quality health care, community events, and cultural opportunities. If you want to enjoy outdoor activities there are many opportunities, such as hiking, cycling, skiing, and boating. The town hosts multiple events annually and is famously known for their Oktoberfest celebration as well as offering a minor league baseball team. Visit the La Crosse Chamber site https://www.lacrossechamber.com/ for more information on local events. AA/EEO – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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