Cheese Packaging & Curing Operator - 1st Shift

Lactalis American Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off from day one

Education reimbursement

Retirement plans

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Lactalis American Group in Belmont, Wisconsin, is hiring a Float Packager & Curing Operator to support packaging and curing operations in a cheese manufacturing environment. You will handle cheese, monitor quality, apply labels, and ensure product safety and process efficiency.

Starting rate is $22.35 per hour, with a 20% weekend premium. Shifts are 5:30 am–1:00 pm or 6:00 am–2:30 pm. Lactalis offers a comprehensive benefits program, education reimbursement, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a food industry setting preferred.
• Commitment to safety and quality practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality of packed cheese, weigh and label as required.
• Place cheese on conveyors and into master cartons.
• Inspect cheese for foreign material and ensure product quality.
• Oversee crumbler and clear jams or clogs to maintain operation.
• Load inners/cases and ensure full pallets with proper organization.
• Apply labels and tape cases securely according to standards.
• Turn and age cheese in curing rooms to support aging process.
• Maintain accurate cheese counts and report downgrades/dumps.
• Perform sanitation duties and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school degree

Job description

Lactalis American Group in Belmont, Wisconsin, is hiring a Float Packager & Curing Operator to support packaging and curing operations in a cheese manufacturing environment. You will handle cheese, monitor quality, apply labels, and ensure product safety and process efficiency.

Starting rate is $22.35 per hour, with a 20% weekend premium. Shifts are 5:30 am–1:00 pm or 6:00 am–2:30 pm. Lactalis offers a comprehensive benefits program, education reimbursement, and growth opportunities.