Cheese Production Operator - Cheese Manufacturing

Valley Queen Cheese Factory; Peever (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Queen Cheese Factory is seeking a Cheese Production Operator to support safe, efficient cheese manufacturing in our Milbank, SD facility. In this role, you will operate and monitor production and packaging equipment, follow recipes and schedules, and ensure products meet strict quality and food safety standards.

You will complete production records, assist with equipment setup, cleaning, and changeovers, and promptly report issues.

Qualifications

• Operate production equipment and monitor packaging lines.
• Ensure adherence to recipes, schedules, and quality standards.
• Maintain production records and reports.
• Assist with equipment setup, cleaning and changeovers.
• Act on safety practices and report issues promptly.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production and packaging equipment.
• Follow recipes and schedules to meet production targets.
• Ensure products meet quality and food safety standards.
• Complete production records and monitor changeovers.
• Assist with equipment setup, cleaning and changeovers.
• Report issues promptly to maintain smooth operation.

Skills

Operate production equipment

Monitor packaging equipment

Follow recipes and schedules

Quality and food safety standards

Complete production records

Equipment setup and changeovers

Report issues promptly

Team collaboration

Job description

Valley Queen Cheese Factory is seeking a Cheese Production Operator to support safe, efficient cheese manufacturing in our Milbank, SD facility. In this role, you will operate and monitor production and packaging equipment, follow recipes and schedules, and ensure products meet strict quality and food safety standards. You will complete production records, assist with equipment setup, cleaning, and changeovers, and promptly report issues. Working in a collaborative, safety-focused team, you’ll gain hands-on experience, training, and opportunities to advance within our growing dairy manufacturing operation.