Cheese Processor (Make Room) - 3rd Shift

Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery • Menomonie, WI

5h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Cheese Processor, you'll play an important role in the cheese-making process. You'll work with cheese throughout the manufacturing room, monitoring production, handling cheese, operating equipment, maintaining quality, and keeping the work area clean and sanitary.

Requirements

• Willingness to learn and work in a food manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic computer skills preferred; training provided
• High school diploma/GED preferred; equivalent experience and industry knowledge considered
• Previous dairy or food manufacturing experience is a plus, but not required
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds repetitively
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours per shift
• Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and stair climbing
• Ability to work with and around food manufacturing equipment
• Drug and alcohol screening
• General background check

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer skills preferred; training provided
• High school diploma/GED preferred; equivalent experience and industry knowledge considered
• Previous dairy or food manufacturing experience is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record cheese pH and production information
• Set up, operate, and change cheese tables and related equipment
• Level, flip, and remove cheese from forms
• Pump and manually place cheese into forms
• Monitor production lines, tanks, starter measurements, and serum pumps
• Operate brine room equipment and follow proper brining procedures
• Rework cheese when needed
• Maintain accurate production records
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas throughout the shift
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety, and company procedures
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and other departments
• Learn and support other manufacturing positions as needed

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company-paid life insurance
• Opportunities to learn multiple manufacturing positions and advance your skills

What This Job Offers

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