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Stir Foods

Packer

Fullerton, CA

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

We co-create and supply our partners with hot-cooked products including sauces, cheese sauces ... Job Purpose The packing department works together to pack finished product, the packing process ...

Stir Foods

Packer

Fullerton, CA · On-site

We co-create and supply our partners with hot-cooked products including sauces, cheese sauces ... Job Purpose The packing department works together to pack finished product, the packing process ...

Lactalis LHD

Case Packer

Tulare, CA · On-site

... cheese, Cracker Barrel ® , Black Diamond ® cheddar, and Parmalat ® milk. Our yogurt portfolio ... Reporting to the Production Supervisor(s), the Case Packer must be able to demonstrate flexibility ...

Lactalis Heritage Dairy

Case Packer

Tulare, CA · On-site

... cheese, Cracker Barrel ® , Black Diamond ® cheddar, and Parmalat ® milk. Our yogurt portfolio ... Reporting to the Production Supervisor(s), the Case Packer must be able to demonstrate flexibility ...

Lactalis USA

Case Packer

Tulare, CA

... cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes ... Reporting to the Production Supervisor(s), the Case Packer must be able to demonstrate flexibility ...

Glanbia

Cheese Packaging Coordinator

Gooding, ID · On-site

Ensure proper flow of cheese production from belts to packing * Collaborate with warehouse to keep proper product flow * Trouble shooting and repair of plant equipment * Ensure plant meets, and ...

Glanbia

Cheese Packaging Coordinator

Gooding, ID · On-site

Ensure proper flow of cheese production from belts to packing * Collaborate with warehouse to keep proper product flow * Trouble shooting and repair of plant equipment * Ensure plant meets, and ...

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As of Jun 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for cheese packer in the United States is $16.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Cheese Packer is responsible for packaging cheese products for distribution and sale. Duties typically include weighing, wrapping, labeling, and inspecting cheese to ensure quality standards are met. Packers may work in dairy processing plants, factories, or warehouses, often handling cheese in various forms, such as blocks, slices, or shredded. The role may require working in refrigerated environments and following food safety regulations. Attention to detail and basic manual labor skills are essential for this position.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Cheese Packer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cheese Packer, you need strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to follow food safety and hygiene standards, usually with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with packaging machinery, labeling equipment, and basic quality control systems is often required. Reliability, teamwork, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for consistently meeting production goals. These abilities ensure products are packed efficiently, accurately, and safely for distribution and sale.

What does a typical shift look like for a Cheese Packer and what kinds of tasks can I expect to perform?

As a Cheese Packer, your typical shift involves working on a production line where you inspect, slice, wrap, label, and box various types of cheese according to company standards. You will regularly check for product quality, operate simple packaging equipment, and ensure proper cleanliness of your workstation to meet food safety guidelines. The role often requires standing for extended periods and working efficiently as part of a team to meet daily production targets. You may also assist with stock rotation, record keeping, and collaborating with warehouse staff to ensure timely shipment of packaged products.
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Production Case Packer Operator - Night Shift

Production Case Packer Operator - Night Shift

Cumberland Dairy

Bridgeton, NJ • On-site

$19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

JOB SUMMARY
Cumberland Dairy has immediate job openings for a Case Packer Operator team member to perform an array of functions including inspecting cartons for damage, code dates, and labels, ensuring cases are sealing properly through the Case Packer, and periodically pulling samples for testing. Case Packer Operator will be responsible for monitoring cartons and cases as they transfer from full carton conveyors through packers to overhead conveyors, while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and communicating effectively with all departments and meeting daily deadlines.
Cumberland Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Cumberland Dairy, we produce millions of gallons of ultra-pasteurized, refrigerated, extended shelf-life products annually and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.
By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!
OUR OPERATORS FOR THIS POSITION START AT AN HOURLY RATE OF:
  • $19/hr

SCHEDULE: 2-2-3 Rotating Turn Schedule
Night Shift Schedule 6pm - 6:30am
BENEFITS:
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Competitive pay
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Flexible schedules - 2-2-3 based schedule
  • Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Service recognition and employee appreciation events
  • Employee referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Uniforms provided
  • Work for dairy farm families

REQUIREMENTS:
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  • Six months related experience or training is preferred
  • Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
  • Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal
  • Must be able to read, speak, and write in English
  • Must be able to legibly write entries for record keeping
  • Must be able to stand, walk, pull, push, reach and bend virtually the entire shift
  • Must be able to regularly lift up to 25 pounds, with capabilities to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Must be able to work near moving mechanical parts with risk of electrical shock
  • Must be able to work in a wet environment with toxic or caustic chemicals
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays

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