Cheese Production Specialist - 2nd Shift

Masters Gallery Foods Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Masters Gallery Foods is seeking a Cheese Production Specialist for the Oostburg, WI plant on 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 2:00 PM–10:00 PM). You will support production lines, handling bulk cheese and operating cutting and shredding equipment under supervision.

Starting pay is $25.10 per hour, with a $1.00 shift differential and a raise after 90 days to $26.97 per hour. The role emphasizes safety, quality, teamwork, and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Ability to frequently lift up to 40 lbs (and occasionally 60 lbs).
• Comfort standing for long periods.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Attention to detail for quality inspection.
• Basic math skills for reading and calculating.

Responsibilities

• Lift and carry up to 40 lbs while opening, cleaning, and placing cheese on production lines.
• Remove all packaging from cheese.
• Inspect bulk cheese for mold or contaminants and clean as needed.
• Lift and place cheese on conveyors (5–40 lbs per lift).
• Operate cutting and shredding equipment (automated and manual).
• Assist with other duties as needed.

Skills

Lifting capability

Standing for long periods

Attention to safety

Job description

Cheese Production Specialist - 2nd Shift

Job Category: Plant

Requisition Number: CHEES002169

• Posted : July 17, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Oostburg Plant
Oostburg, WI 53070, USA

Description

Cheese Production Specialist

2nd Shift (Monday-Friday) 2:00PM-10:00PM

Join Masters Gallery Foods as a Cheese Production Specialist and be part of a team that takes pride in delivering quality every day! Under the direction of the Shift Production Supervisor, you’ll play a vital role in providing bulk cheese to our production lines and operating cutting and shredding equipment.

Let’s Talk Pay!

At Masters Gallery Foods, your hard work is rewarded:

Starting Pay (Level I): $25.10/hour

After 90 Days (Level II): $26.97/hour

• Plus: $1.00/hour shift differential

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Competitive Pay with guaranteed increases in your first year
• Growth Opportunities - we promote from within
• Strong Team Culture where everyone works together to succeed
• Commitment to Safety and Quality - your well-being and product excellence come first

What You’ll Do:

• Lift and carry up to 40 lbs. while opening, cleaning, and placing cheese on production lines
• Remove all packaging from cheese
• Inspect bulk cheese for mold or contaminants and clean as needed
• Lift and place cheese on conveyors (5-40 lbs. per lift)
• Operate cutting and shredding equipment (both automated and manual)
• Assist with other duties as needed

What You Bring:

• Ability to frequently lift up to 40 lbs. (and occasionally 60 lbs.)
• Comfort standing for long periods
• Strong commitment to safety
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team
• Attention to detail for quality inspection
• Basic math skills for reading and calculating
• Reliable attendance to keep production running smoothly

• Comfortable climate-controlled work environment - our facilities are clean and contain cool temperatures.
• Smoke-free campus promoting a healthy and wellness lifestyle.
• Our equipment consists of robotic case packers, case erectors, case sealers, and moving belts which can be noisy. Fork-lifts also drive in the packaging area.

What Masters Gallery Foods Can Offer You:

We're a company built on many values, among them are passion, integrity, and people, which means if you join Masters Gallery, you'll join a team brought together by enthusiasm, trust, and dedication. Beyond our commitment to offering exceptional products and customer service, Masters Gallery is committed to career development, flexibility, and fun at work.

To uphold those values, Masters Gallery Foods provides:

• A generous benefits package (health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, 401(k) with company match, and more)
• Vacation Time Off (service-based paid time off and 10 paid holidays)
• Center for Health and Wellness - Free to employees and their dependents
• Incentives and incentive programs (such as tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, subsidized fitness programs, cell phone discount programs, employee assistance program, and more)
• Opportunities to give back to the community (drives, activities, matched donations, and more)
• Green sustainability initiatives
• Continuous improvement initiatives - technology driven
• Training and development programs
• Cheese Store, free popcorn, hot beverages, and filtered Culligan water
• Listen to Sirius XM Radio while you work!
• Continuous communication with Employees - Company App
• Opportunities to give feedback and suggestions in a judgement-free zone
• Numerous fun activities throughout the year (potlucks, company picnics, holiday party and more)

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