Cheese Processor (Make Room) - 1st Shift

Ellsworth Menomonie Creamery • Menomonie, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery in Menomonie and become part of a team known for producing award-winning cheese! We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, paid time off, and a stable four-day workweek. The Cheese Processor in the Make Room plays a key role in producing high-quality cheese in a safe and sanitary environment. This position involves monitoring production processes, handling cheese throughout manufacturing, maintaining accurate records, and working closely with other departments to ensure efficient operations. We are looking for dependable individuals who are eager to learn and grow in the dairy food industry.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and follow directions
• Ability to understand, speak, read, and write in English
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Dependable, punctual, and responsible
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and work in the dairy food industry

Nice To Haves

• Computer knowledge preferred, but training will be provided

Responsibilities

• Read, record, and communicate cheese pH levels
• Set up, operate, and change cheese tables
• Level cheese into molds, flip, and remove cheese from molds
• Operate and monitor the brine room
• Hand-pick and pump cheese into molds
• Monitor production lines and wash tanks
• Measure starter cultures accurately
• Operate serum pumps properly
• Rework cheese when necessary
• Record production data accurately
• Perform cleaning and sanitation throughout the shift
• Maintain a sanitary workspace following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Learn all manufacturing room operations and duties
• Communicate effectively with all departments
• Cross-train in other positions as needed
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED