Cheese Production (AM, 2-2-3 rotating days)

Grande Cheese Company is a family-owned enterprise built on a tradition, quality, and outstanding performance. We are dedicated to our cultural pride, professional excellence and to the dignity and respect of our Associates.

Join our Family and receive a comprehensive benefits package, generous PTO available on day one, night and weekend shift premiums, retention bonuses within the first 6 months of employment, access to our Health and Fitness Centers, opportunities to develop your career and more!

$19.44/hr and up, plus $2.25/hr weekend premium and $3 evening premiums
Hours: 4 AM - 4 PM OR 3:30AM-3:30PM; only work half the year!

1st Major Area of Responsibility – Production

(Key Duties)

• Perform a variety of tasks involved in the manufacturing of cheese and/or whey products by following established procedures, to produce product according to company specifications, quality and safety objectives.
• Carry out varied duties such as setup and monitoring of equipment, stirring/mixing/cutting, cooking, testing, inspecting, and providing feedback to Cheesemakers or Process Specialists.
• Must thoroughly understand processes and independently make decisions that affect product quality.
• Ensure production is running efficiently and processes meet Grande and regulatory standards.
• Setup, adjust, and troubleshoot equipment to ensure everything is operating effectively.
• Complete required paperwork.
• Assist with training new Associates.

2nd Major Area of Responsibility– Sanitation

(Key Duties)

• Maintain a clean working area by performing general sanitation of areas and equipment. Tear down and re-assemble equipment as required.

3rd Major Area of Responsibility – Regulatory Compliance

(Key Duties)

• Complete all required documentation, recordkeeping, and reporting as required by law and/or regulatory agencies, (i.e. DNR, DOL, EEOC, FDA, IMS, OSHA, SQF, USDA, WDA, etc.).
• Follow all SAFETY (food & workplace) policies and procedures.

4th Area of Responsibility – All other duties and responsibilities as requested or required

(Key Duties)

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Follow government standards and regulations.
• Provide back-up relief as needed.