Cheese Operations Machine Operator (Full-Time with Benefits)

Colony Brands Inc.; Monroe (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

Retirement Plan

PTO

Four-day Weeks (summer)

Educational Assistance

Profit Sharing

Product Discounts

Job summary

Colony Brands Inc. in Monroe, Wisconsin seeks a Cheese Operations Machine Operator to run and troubleshoot cheese processing lines, serving as working lead for the line and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

The role emphasizes hands-on equipment operation, line leadership, and adherence to production schedules. Strong mechanical aptitude and a proactive safety mindset are essential for success on this fast-paced manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• This role requires a high school diploma or GED and relevant production or machine operation experience.
• Candidates should demonstrate safety, quality focus, and the ability to follow procedures.
• Strong mechanical aptitude to learn and operate multiple cheese production lines.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, adjust, and troubleshoot cheese processing and packaging equipment.
• Lead day-to-day line activities, provide instruction, and support production flow.
• Complete quality checks, production documentation, and Lot Tracking requirements.
• Support GMPs, safety programs, housekeeping, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Machine operation

Safety-conscious

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

None

Job description

Cheese Operations Machine Operator (Full-Time with Benefits)

Monroe

Wisconsin

Job Description

This role will be responsible for safely operating and troubleshooting production equipment within our Cheese Operations while serving as the working leader for the assigned production line. Food Quality, Food Safety, and Employee Safety are essential to ensuring customer expectations and production goals are met.

• Operating, monitoring, adjusting, changing over, cleaning, and troubleshooting a variety of cheese processing and packaging equipment while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency standards


• Leading day-to-day line activities by providing task direction, supporting employee training, coordinating workflow, and assisting with production execution


• Completing required quality checks, production documentation, inventory transactions, and Lot Track & Trace requirements to ensure product compliance


• Supporting food safety, GMPs, Continuous Improvement initiatives, housekeeping standards, and compliance with all company safety programs and operating procedures

Qualifications

We're looking for a self-motivated individual who can work independently, lead by example, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and attention to detail.

• High school diploma or GED required; relevant production, machine operation, or manufacturing experience preferred


• Ability to safely perform physical work throughout the shift, including lifting up to 50 pounds


• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate, troubleshoot, and learn a variety of production equipment


• Effective communication, basic math, and problem-solving skills with the ability to follow specifications, procedures, and quality standards

About Us

Welcome to Colony Brands! As one of North America's largest multi-channel, direct-marketing companies, we take pride in our diverse portfolio of affiliates, brands, and products. Despite our growth over the last century, we remain true to our roots as a private, customer-focused business based in Monroe, WI. Stability is just one aspect of our culture. What truly defines us is our commitment to our Core Values, fostering employee growth, and creating a better place to live and work. We are dedicated to supporting the communities we serve and offer a wide range of benefits and programs to enhance the well‑being of our employees.

Benefits Details

Colony Brands is not just about growing our profits - We are about giving our employees the opportunity for growth and providing a better place to live and work. We also offer our employees many great rewards in addition to monetary compensation:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance


• A robust Wellness Program including Onsite Healthcare


• Superb Retirement Plans (401K & a company-funded Pension Plan)


• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits


• Seven 4-day work weeks in the summer months to give our employees additional time off


• Educational Assistance


• Company Profit-Sharing


• Company Product Discounts


• And, so MANY more!

Job Category

Manufacturing

Employment Type

Regular/Full-Time