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Cheese Merchants Of America

General Labor

Bartlett, IL · On-site

$17 - $17.50/hr

... cheese in combo tote up to 40 lbs., Clean and scrap floor of dropped product * Palatizing which consists of counting the quantities produced and communicate to machine operator * Packer which ...

Cheese Merchants Of America

General Labor

Bartlett, IL · On-site

$17 - $17.50/hr

... cheese in combo tote up to 40 lbs., Clean and scrap floor of dropped product * Palatizing which consists of counting the quantities produced and communicate to machine operator * Packer which ...

Laack Cheese Co., Inc.

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Production Associate

Greenleaf, WI · On-site

$17/hr

Laack Cheese is seeking a Production Associate to join our cutting and packaging team. This role is ... Using packing tools such as food scales, tape guns, date labelers, and box cutters * Inspecting ...

Great Lakes Cheese

1st Shift Material Handler

Wausau, WI

$18 - $21.75/hr

Moves cheese from line to line. Pack and seal trim. Tag trim. Organize trim barrels onto a pallet. Scan pallets to a location. Organize/sort/track raw packing materials. Productive use of down time.

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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.

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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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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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Cheese Production Specialist - 3rd Shift

Cheese Production Specialist - 3rd Shift

Masters Gallery Foods

Oostburg, WI • On-site

$26.97/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Cheese Production Specialist - 3rd Shift
Sunday - Thursday (10PM-6AM)
Under the direction of the Shift Production Supervisor, as a Cheese Production Specialist team member, you'll be responsible to providing bulk cheese to production lines and operating cheese cutting/shredding equipment.
Let's start with wages! At Masters Gallery Foods, you'll earn a wage increase at both 90 days and one year as you grow in this role. Here's the progression:
  • Starting Pay (Level I): $25.10/hour
  • After 90 Days (Level II): $26.97/hour

Plus $1.00 Shift Differential
How You Will Contribute to our Legacy of Excellence:
  • Perform manual lifting and carrying (approximately up to 40lbs) by opening, cleaning and placing cheese on production lines
  • Remove all packaging from cheese
  • Inspect bulk cheese for mold or contaminant, remove and clean accordingly
  • Lift and place cheese on conveyors (weight varies from 5 lbs. to 40 lbs. per lift)
  • Operate all automated and manual cutting systems
  • Operate all shredding equipment
  • Maintain record of bulk cheese usage utilizing RF inventory scanners
  • Perform other duties as assigned

What You Have to Offer:
  • You are able to frequently reach, grasp, and lift 40 lbs. and occasionally up to 60lbs
  • You are able to stand for long periods of time
  • Consistent and reliable attendance to maintain adequate staffing levels and meet customer commitments is required
  • You are committed to remaining safe in all aspects of the job
  • You are willing to learn and love the idea of being a team player
  • You are able to visually inspect product for food quality purposes
  • You are able to read and calculate using basic math.

Working Environment
  • Comfortable climate-controlled work environment - our facilities are clean and contain cool temperatures.
  • Smoke-free campus promoting a healthy and wellness lifestyle.
  • Our equipment consists of robotic case packers, case erectors, case sealers, and moving belts which can be noisy. Fork-lifts also drive in the packaging area.

What Masters Gallery Foods Can Offer You:
We're a company built on many values, among them are passion, integrity, and people, which means if you join Masters Gallery, you'll join a team brought together by enthusiasm, trust, and dedication. Beyond our commitment to offering exceptional products and customer service, Masters Gallery is committed to career development, flexibility, and fun at work.
To uphold those values, Masters Gallery Foods provides:
  • A generous benefits package (health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, 401(k) with company match, and more)
  • Vacation Time Off (service-based paid time off and 10 paid holidays)
  • Center for Health and Wellness - Free to employees and their dependents
  • Incentives and incentive programs (such as tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, subsidized fitness programs, cell phone discount programs, employee assistance program, and more)
  • Opportunities to give back to the community (drives, activities, matched donations, and more)
  • Green sustainability initiatives
  • Continuous improvement initiatives - technology driven
  • Training and development programs
  • Cheese Store, free popcorn, hot beverages, and filtered Culligan water
  • Listen to Sirius XM Radio while you work!
  • Continuous communication with Employees - Company App
  • Company-Paid Uniforms and Steel Toed Safety Shoes
  • Opportunities to give feedback and suggestions in a judgement-free zone
  • Numerous fun activities throughout the year (potlucks, company picnics, holiday party and more)

Masters Gallery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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