About the role
Description
Love working with your hands and being part of a team that takes pride in making quality Wisconsin cheese? Join Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery and learn the hands-on skills that go into making our award-winning cheese.
Enjoy a consistent 4-day workweek with no weekends and Wednesdays off!
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 10:00 PM–8:00 AM
Starting Pay:
$22.00/hour
Shift Differential:
Additional $2.00/hour for hours worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM
Why Join Our Team?
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
Be part of a team committed to quality, safety, and Wisconsin cheese-making tradition
Position Summary
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.
What You'll Do
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
Requirements
What We're Looking For
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
Physical Requirements
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
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Work Environment
This position works in an active food manufacturing environment. Employees must follow all food safety, plant safety, sanitation, GMP, and PPE requirements.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Drug and alcohol screening
General background check
About Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery
At Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, our team members are more than employees —
you're family, and we want you to succeed.
Our culture has contributed to the longevity of our team, with careers spanning 10, 20, and even 50 years.
We're proud of our Wisconsin cheese-making tradition and our commitment to producing quality products for our customers and cooperative members.
Committed to our Team, Craft & Community, Since 1910.
Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.