Cheese Processing Technician – Growth & Quality

Dairy Farmers of America; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities – internal

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Employee rewards program

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Work for dairy farm families

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is hiring cheese operators to batch and process product families, ensuring GMP compliance and clean, sterile production lines.Responsibilities include operating cheese making equipment, testing products, and maintaining accurate records.

Typical schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, with benefits including healthcare, retirement contributions, and opportunities for internal career growth. Must be able to work in a fast-paced facility and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in warehouse, production, or general work is preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and follow GMP-like procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain familiarity with cheese making equipment and perform quality inspections.
• Test, monitor, and batch products per procedures and policies.
• Ensure curd handling and processing maintains quality and freshness.
• Communicate with departments and meet daily production deadlines.
• Document information clearly and accurately per SOPs.
• Analyze process data to improve quality and throughput.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist in implementation.
• Report food safety and quality issues to management immediately.

Skills

Team player

Record keeping

Computer systems

Fast-paced

Communication

Follow directions

Basic math

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Warehouse/production experience preferred

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is hiring cheese operators to batch and process product families, ensuring GMP compliance and clean, sterile production lines.Responsibilities include operating cheese making equipment, testing products, and maintaining accurate records.

Typical schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, with benefits including healthcare, retirement contributions, and opportunities for internal career growth. Must be able to work in a fast-paced facility and communicate effectively.