Quality goes beyond the facilities and equipment to the Wapsie Valley family. Our employees are dedicated and trained to manufacture the highest quality dairy products possible and have devoted years – even decades – to that commitment.

JOIN OUR TEAM:

$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Paid out at 6 and 9 month anniversaries

TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Wapsie Valley Creamery, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Manager that is responsible for the entire maintenance function to all equipment and grounds.  You will interface with the operational departments and work closely with the Engineering Department on cost saving projects, capital improvements, process and packaging flow, regulatory compliance, waste management and energy conservation.  This person is pivotal in planning and implementing the maintenance program including all utility systems, production machinery and equipment.   Please apply at the main office in Independence or email a resume to angiem@wapsievalley.com

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TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Wapsie Valley Creamery, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician that is responsible to perform maintenance on all plant equipment including preventative maintenance, trouble shooting, and repair work as needed.  Answer all pages/calls during shift, repair all breakdowns to get machinery back up and running as soon as possible.  The position has shared responsibilities in maintaining the Companies SQF food safety and food quality system, complying with any applicable food regulations, and striving for continuous improvements in all areas.  This is a 2nd shift position, our techs work 5 10 hour days with the hours being 8 pm - 6 am.  We run a 7 day a week operation and have maintenance here 24 hours a day.  Please apply at the main office in Independence or email a resume to angiem@wapsievalley.com

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TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR PRODUCTION

Wapsie Valley Creamery, Inc. is seeking Production Employees for the Cheese and Whey Departments.  Shift hours vary depending on department.  Applicants need:  To be able to work with machinery, able to perform physically demanding job tasks, work as part of a cohesive team and follow Good Manufacturing Practices at all times.  Must be able to work weekends and Holidays as scheduled.  Please apply at the main office in Independence or email a resume to angiem@wapsievalley.com

Starting wage for production is $21.79/hr

2nd shift premium = $2.00

3rd shift premium = $1.50

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Wapsie Valley Creamery offers a stable work environment, competitive  wage scale, pays 70% of monthly health insurance premium on either single or family coverage, 100% of single dental insurance premium, 100% of single vision insurance premium, 100% of life & short-term disability insurance, 100% of long-term disability insurance, 401K-pension plan that WVC puts 3% in to for its employees, paid lunch break, paid uniform rental, bereavement, jury duty pay, and so much more.

Respecting Human Rights

Respect for Human Rights honors the principles if internationally recognized human rights consisting of those rights expressed in the International Bill of Human Rights.  WVC recognizes that all humans are born free and equal and have the right to freedom from discrimination, torture, and slavery.  All humans are equal before the law and our rights can’t be taken away.  All humans have the right to privacy, peaceful public assembly, freedom of thought, and freedom of religion.  WVC is committed to doing the right thing by respecting human rights in every aspect of our business operations and to protect against human rights abuses by upholding the appropriate laws.

No Child Labor

The International Labor Organization (ILO) states that “Child Labor is often defined as work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential, and their dignity, and that is harmful to physical and mental development.  It refers to work that:  is mentally, physically, socially, or morally dangerous and harmful to children; and interferes with their schooling by depriving them of the opportunity to attend school; obliging them to leave school prematurely; or requiring them to attempt to combine school attendance with excessively long and heavy work.”  WVC does not permit the exploitation of children and will not use child labor in our employment practices.

No Forced Labor

Forced labor is an unacceptable human right violation that can take on multiple forms.  Therefore, WVC recognizes the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that allows employees the freedom of movement.  Furthermore, no employee shall pay for a job as this is the responsibility of WVC, and no employee should be indebted or coerced to work.

Employee Value

We bring our values to life as we focus on improving our employee’s knowledge, skill, and ability of the products we produce.  We recruit, hire and retain the best possible talent from the communities around us.  WVC recognizes that a diverse mix of backgrounds, skills and experiences drives new ideas which maximizes our ability to achieve our goals together as a team.

** Due to the volume of milk being processed, employees need to be able to work weekends as part of their work week, as well as holidays.  **

Interested applicants should complete an application at:

300 10th St., Independence, IA 50644

OR email your resume to angiem@wapsievalley.com

Interviewing will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.

WAPSIE VALLEY CREAMERY, INC. IS:

 A family owned Company that has been in continuous operation since 1906.  We manufacture American Hard Cheeses, Dry Lactose & Mineral Proteins from Liquid Whey.

WVC Website: www.wapsievalley.com

Wapsie Valley Creamery requires pre-employment drug testing and does monthly random testing.

Wapsie Valley Creamery is an Equal Opportunity Employer