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Cheese Associate Jobs in Vermont (NOW HIRING)

Deli Associate

Vergennes, VT · On-site

$14.25 - $17/hr

You will have the opportunity throughout your day to utilize various tools like our meat and cheese ... associates gives you energy • Smiling and making others smile is your favorite • You are eager ...

Deli Associate

Randolph, VT · On-site

$15.25 - $18.25/hr

You will have the opportunity throughout your day to utilize various tools like our meat and cheese ... associates gives you energy • Smiling and making others smile is your favorite • You are eager ...

Places meat or cheese on cutting board and cuts slices to designated thickness. * Positions and clamps meat or cheese on carriage of slicing machine. * Adjusts knob to set machine for desired ...

Deli Clerk

Randolph, VT

$16.91 - $19.67/hr

You will have the opportunity throughout your day to utilize various tools like our meat and cheese ... associates gives you energy · Smiling and making others smile is your favorite · You are eager ...

Deli Clerk

Ludlow, VT

$16.67 - $19.67/hr

You will have the opportunity throughout your day to utilize various tools like our meat and cheese ... associates gives you energy · Smiling and making others smile is your favorite · You are eager ...

Deli Clerk

Randolph, VT

$16.67 - $19.67/hr

You will have the opportunity throughout your day to utilize various tools like our meat and cheese ... associates gives you energy · Smiling and making others smile is your favorite · You are eager ...

You will have the opportunity throughout your day to utilize various tools like our meat and cheese ... associates gives you energy · Smiling and making others smile is your favorite · You are eager ...

Deli Clerk

Bristol, VT

$16.67 - $19.67/hr

You will have the opportunity throughout your day to utilize various tools like our meat and cheese ... associates gives you energy · Smiling and making others smile is your favorite · You are eager ...

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Cheese Associate information

What is a cheese associate?

Cheese Associates are retail employees who specialize in the selection, care, presentation, and sale of cheeses within grocery stores, specialty shops, or markets. They assist customers by providing recommendations, sharing knowledge about different types of cheeses, and sometimes offering samples. Cheese Associates are responsible for maintaining product freshness, restocking displays, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. They play a key role in educating customers about cheese pairings and storage methods. The position often requires excellent communication skills and a passion for artisanal foods.

What key skills and qualifications are needed to excel as a cheese associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cheese Associate, you need knowledge of cheese varieties, food safety, and basic retail or food handling experience, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, food safety certifications, and cheese cutting tools is usually required. Strong customer service, communication, and teamwork skills help you engage customers and work efficiently with colleagues. These skills and qualifications ensure proper cheese handling, excellent customer experiences, and compliance with health regulations in a retail food environment.

What are some common challenges faced by cheese associates, and how can they be overcome?

Cheese Associates often face challenges such as keeping up with a wide variety of products, managing proper storage conditions, and providing knowledgeable recommendations to customers. Staying organized and regularly updating product knowledge are key to overcoming these challenges. Collaborating with team members and seeking guidance from more experienced staff can also help ensure consistent product quality and excellent customer service.

What is the difference between Cheese Associate vs Cheese Clerk?

AspectCheese AssociateCheese Clerk
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; food handling certifications often preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent; food handling certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentGrocery stores, specialty cheese shops, supermarketsGrocery stores, supermarkets, specialty food stores
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting customers, stocking cheese products, providing product knowledgeAssisting customers, stocking cheese, cashier duties
Industry UsageCommonly used in retail food environmentsCommonly used in retail grocery settings

The main difference between a Cheese Associate and a Cheese Clerk lies in their job scope. Cheese Associates often focus on customer service and product knowledge, while Cheese Clerks may also handle cashier duties. Both roles typically require similar credentials and work in similar environments, but the Cheese Associate role emphasizes product expertise and customer interaction.

Warehouse Associate $21/hr **Sun-Wed** 10hr days

Lactalis American Group , Inc.

Brattleboro, VT • On-site

$21/hr

Other

Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago


Lactalis USA rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

98th of 442 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

Warehouse Associate $21/hr Sun-Wed 10hr days

Brattleboro, VT (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=66+Pauls+Road+Brattleboro+VT+USA+05301)

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Warehouse Associate based in Brattleboro VT.

From your STORY to ours

The Warehouse Associate supplies all departments ingredients and packaging material and moves finished goods to the distribution center using a standup forklift. Warehouse Forklift Operators will load and unload trailers, and may be required to pick up, move, and/or manipulate products by hand. Strong written and verbal skills are essential. Primary duties include transportation of goods between secondary storage facilities to main plant.

Shift: Sunday - Wednesday 7am-5:30pm

Hourly Rate: $21.00

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

  • Prior experience operating a stand-up forklift, pallet jack, and truck in fast-paced environment.

  • Assign by the supervisor to pull orders of packaging, raw material and ingredients, as per production schedule and place same in the relevant demarcated areas.

  • Assign by the supervisor to pull orders of finished goods as per load out sheets and load on trailer in sequential order as per load sheet.

  • Reviews available products by code date both visibly and on inventory sheet to assure proper rotation of product.

  • Ensure all products for production is assembled in staging area, to ensure proper code dates and rotation.

  • Physically checks all products in staging areas for proper codes, labels, short fills, missing cartons, leakers. Makes necessary adjustments to loads as required.

  • Able to transport and put away pallets.

  • Perform any other tasks, as assigned.

  • Must work in cold storage warehouse.

From your STORY to ours

Requirements

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

  • High school diploma or equivalent is preferred

  • Current / Valid Drivers License

  • 6 months to a 1-year experience driving a box truck preferred

  • 6 months to a 1-year experience driving a standup forklift

  • Previous experience in a dairy processing or food manufacturing environment preferred.

Specialized Knowledge

  • Experience with RAF and SAP preferred

  • Knowledge of computer fundamentals and strong math skills

Requirements

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.


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