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Specialty Cheese Company Inc

Sanitation II

Reeseville, WI · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

As well as packing the last brine vats, bring 40's out of the press and packing onto pallets, and slicing and boiling spring cheese. This role follows established SOPs, SSOPs, safety guidelines, and ...

Biery

1st Shift Packing Technician I

Louisville, OH · On-site

$16/hr

Title: Packing Technician I Classification: Hourly / Non-Exempt Department: Operations Direct ... A PT1's specific role may vary depending on the type of cheese product they package, but most PT1s ...

Biery

2nd Shift Packing Technician I

Louisville, OH · On-site

$16/hr

Packing Technician Level I Classification: Hourly / Non-Exempt Department: Operations Direct ... A PT1's specific role may vary depending on the type of cheese product they package, but most PT1s ...

KLONDIKE CHEESE COMPANY

Packager

Monroe, WI

$19/hr

Klondike Cheese Co. is searching for Packagers to join our Team! *** $1,000 Sign on Bonus ... Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications are ...

KLONDIKE CHEESE COMPANY

Packager

Monroe, WI · On-site

$19/hr

Klondike Cheese Co. is searching for Packagers to join our Team! *** $1,000 Sign on Bonus ... Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications are ...

Great Lakes Cheese

3rd Shift Pallet Stacker

La Crosse, WI · On-site

$14 - $16.25/hr

Set up line, packing area and assist with changeover between lidder and sealer bar area. Supply ... EEOC & Disclaimer Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans ...

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How much do cheese packer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 21, 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.

What is a Cheese Packer job?

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 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.

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.

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Infographic showing various Cheese Packer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 56% Full Time, 43% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $33,506 per year, or $16.1 per hour.

Production Support - Fresh Cheese - 1st Shift

Land O'Lakes

Websterville, VT

$20.60/hr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Production Support - Fresh Cheese - 1st Shift

Under direction of the Creamery Supervisor and other Fresh Cheese leadership staff, the Fresh Cheese Production Worker is responsible for processing cheese, operating machines, packing, boxing, and cleaning. Duties include performing one or more packaging functions such as boxing, running filling line and cranking, while following company GMPs, Safety, and Quality programs.

Location city, state: Websterville, VT

Hours: 1st Shift Mon-Fri 5AM - 1:30PM; overtime as needed.

Wage: $20.60 per hour

Required Qualifications & Experiences:

  • 18 years or older
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and possess basic mathematical skills

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences:

  • 1+ years of continuous prior experience in any industry
  • Self-Reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision
  • Able to trouble shoot mechanical problems
  • Communicates work order progress to supervisor and production operators
  • Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative team
  • Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule
  • Ability to follow manufacturer's specifications and directions
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Work in cold and/or hot temperatures throughout the day
  • Adhere to all standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Ensures a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks

Physical Requirements for production positions regularly include:

  • Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements
  • Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment
  • Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present
  • Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime

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