Cheese Production Associate (Short-Term) – 12-Hour Shifts

Westaff; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Westaff is seeking dependable and hardworking individuals for a Short-Term Cheese Production Associate position in Middlebury, Vermont. The role offers $24.64 per hour and involves 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule, including Sundays.

Assignment expected through October 31, 2026, with opportunities to gain dairy manufacturing experience. Responsibilities include operating box-making equipment, moving pallets, pulling and staging parts, handling cheese wheels, and boxing products up to 40

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs regularly.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts (day or night).
• Excellent attendance and reliability.
• Capable of a rotating schedule including Sundays.
• Team-oriented and safety conscious.

Responsibilities

• Operate box-making equipment.
• Move pallets of boxes and hoops into production areas.
• Pull and stage box parts, bags, and supplies for production.
• Handle and move large cheese wheels during production.
• Box finished products weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Provide break relief for cheese line operators.
• Perform general housekeeping, sanitation, and setup tasks.
• Follow safety and quality procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Lift 40 lbs

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Reliability

Shift flexibility

Job description

Westaff is seeking dependable and hardworking individuals for a Short-Term Cheese Production Associate position in Middlebury, Vermont. The role offers $24.64 per hour and involves 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule, including Sundays.

Assignment expected through October 31, 2026, with opportunities to gain dairy manufacturing experience. Responsibilities include operating box-making equipment, moving pallets, pulling and staging parts, handling cheese wheels, and boxing products up to 40