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What are Cheese Associates?

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 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.

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.
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Maintenance Instrumentation Specialist - PM Shift

Maintenance Instrumentation Specialist - PM Shift

Grande Cheese Company

Juda, WI • On-site

Full-time

Medical

Re-posted 9 days ago

Grande Cheese Company rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

143rd of 395 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Job Summary

Grande Cheese is hiring a Maintenance Instrumentation Specialist to support our Cheese and Whey operations at the Juda facility. In this role, you’ll be the go-to expert, providing support to Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance Associates on Control, Information and Electrical systems. You'll also play a key role in delivering hands-on support, training, and mentorship —driving operational excellence across the entire Enterprise.

If you're passionate about cutting-edge automation and thrive in a collaborative, high-performance environment, apply today and help us craft “The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy.”

Hours & Shift:  12-Hour Alternating 2-2-3 Shifts, 4pm-4am

  • Built-in Work-Life Balance – Enjoy every other weekend off!
  • Fewer Days Worked – Only work 14 days per month on average.
  • Long Breaks – Get 2–3 days off in a row regularly.
  • Consistent Routine – Predictable schedule makes planning easy.

What you need to be considered for the role:  

  • 2 Year / Associate Degree in an Electrical or other related technical field required. An equivalent level of experience may be considered.
  • Minimum of five (5) years related Maintenance experience required.
  • Advanced experience and comprehensive knowledge of:
    • PLC programming
    • HMI programming AC Drive Fundamentals (configuration, programming, troubleshooting, Servo Drives)
    • Instrumentation Knowledge (calibration & configuration, troubleshooting, PID control loop tuning)
    • Industrial Wiring Knowledge (conduits, 480v systems, distribution, MCC, MCP, Ethernet networks, Arc Flash, control panels)
    • Industrial Computer Knowledge (Ethernet, network switches)
    • Industrial Network Knowledge (Data highway, Ethernet, Controlnet, Devicenet, serial communication)
    • Computer Programming Knowledge (Microsoft VBA, Basic)
    • Industrial Machine Knowledge (Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Packaging)
    • Computer Programs (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Visio, Rockwell, AutoCad)
  • Project management skills and experience.
  • Advanced math and problem solving skills.
  • Advanced electrical concepts (demonstrated knowledge of control wiring, programming and operation of various control panels, transducers, machines, etc.).
  • Intermediate mechanical knowledge (machine guarding, drive belt installation & alignment, seal replacements, etc.).
  • Advanced pneumatic & hydraulic knowledge (replace and repair; check valves; filter assembly, etc.).
  • Working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC.

Why Juda?

There is so much to see and do in this scenic part of our state. Take a journey through our extensive multi-use trail system or tour the oldest continuously working brewery in the midwest (we are home to the second oldest brewery in the nation). Immerse yourself in local and regional art and then sample some of the best cheese this country has to offer, as we have many Master Cheesemakers that call Monroe and Green County home. Whether you are an avid biker, ATV or Snowmobile enthusiast, or just like that pleasant scenic drive, you will enjoy the outdoor activities, trails and parks that are offered here in Monroe and Green County. Monroe boasts 175 acres of parks for you and your family’s leisure, and we are home to two State Parks in Green County encompassing over 415 acres of land. Additionally, both the Badger State Trail and the Cheese County Trail run through Monroe, together these trails have 87 miles of pure enjoyment. Feel like hitting the greens? Green County is home to 4 public and private golf courses, a driving range, two miniature golf courses and 5 campgrounds. There is literally something for everyone in Monroe and Green County when it comes to recreation. 

Why Grande?

With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy”, Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they’re delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can’t be matched. While Grande’s reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit – our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work. If you want to learn more about our company – what we do and how we go about it – or learn more about our beautiful, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters, visit www.grande.com. 

Did we convince you yet? If not check out our unique benefits

  • Low-cost onsite health clinics.
  • Free onsite fitness center.
  • Free healthy snacks throughout facility.
  • Health and wellness reimbursement program.
  • Associate cheese purchasing program.
  • Two-year mentorship program.
  • Paid Paternal Leave.

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