Cheese Packaging Tech — 4‑Day Week, 1pm–11pm Shift

Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, Inc.; Menomonie (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

EAP

Training and cross-training

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery in Menomonie, WI, is hiring a Packaging Team Member to help turn award‑winning cheese into products for customers nationwide. You will set up and operate packaging equipment, inspect weights and seals, and maintain clean, safe work areas with teammates.

No prior cheese experience is required; we provide training. Expect 10‑hour shifts on a 4‑day schedule, with some overtime and a strong team culture focused on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable attendance and dependability with ability to read and follow instructions.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English; teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, operating and cleaning packaging equipment.
• Cutting bulk cheese blocks weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Checking product weight, packaging and seal quality.
• Verifying labels and packaging match customer orders.
• Keeping production running efficiently and meeting quality standards.
• Completing required production and quality documentation.
• Following food safety, sanitation and GMP requirements.
• Keeping work area clean, organized and safe.
• Working with teammates and other departments to meet production goals.

Skills

Dependable

Willingness to learn

Strong teamwork

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery in Menomonie, WI, is hiring a Packaging Team Member to help turn award‑winning cheese into products for customers nationwide. You will set up and operate packaging equipment, inspect weights and seals, and maintain clean, safe work areas with teammates.

No prior cheese experience is required; we provide training. Expect 10‑hour shifts on a 4‑day schedule, with some overtime and a strong team culture focused on quality and safety.