Cheese Production Specialist - 3rd Shift

Masters Gallery Foods, Inc.; Town of Plymouth (WI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation time off

Job summary

Masters Gallery Foods, Inc. is seeking a Cheese Production Specialist for the 3rd shift (Sun-Sun). The role involves providing bulk cheese to production lines and operating cheese cutting and shredding equipment, with wage growth at 90 days and after one year.

Starting pay is $25.10/hour with a $1.00 shift differential. After 90 days, Level II pay is $26.97/hour, with increases upon progression. This position offers a clean, climate-controlled environment and team-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Able to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Able to stand for long periods.
• Commitment to safety in all aspects of the job.
• Willing to learn and be a team player.
• Able to visually inspect product for food quality.
• Able to read and calculate basic math.

Responsibilities

• Provide bulk cheese to production lines and operate cheese cutting/shredding equipment.
• Perform manual lifting and carrying (up to 40 lbs).
• Remove packaging from cheese and inspect bulk cheese for mold or contaminants.
• Lift and place cheese on conveyors (5–40 lbs per lift).
• Operate automated and manual cutting systems and shredding equipment.
• Maintain record of bulk cheese usage using RF inventory scanners.

Job description

Cheese Production Specialist - 3rd Shift

Sunday - Thursday (10:00pm-6:00am)

Under the direction of the Shift Production Supervisor, as a Cheese Production Specialist team member, you'll be responsible to providing bulk cheese to production lines and operating cheese cutting/shredding equipment.

But first, let's talk wage! As you grow in this position with Masters Gallery Foods, you will receive a wage increase at both 90 days AND one year. Take a look for yourself:

• Starting Pay (Level I): $25.10/hour
• After 90 Days (Level II): $26.97/hour

This position is eligible for $1.00 Shift differential pay.

How You Will Contribute to our Legacy of Excellence:

• Perform manual lifting and carrying (approximately up to 40lbs) by opening, cleaning and placing cheese on production lines
• Remove all packaging from cheese
• Inspect bulk cheese for mold or contaminant, remove and clean accordingly
• Lift and place cheese on conveyors (weight varies from 5 lbs. to 40 lbs. per lift)
• Operate all automated and manual cutting systems
• Operate all shredding equipment
• Maintain record of bulk cheese usage utilizing RF inventory scanners
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Have to Offer:

• You are able to frequently reach, grasp, and lift 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 70lbs
• You are able to stand for long periods of time
• You are committed to remaining safe in all aspects of the job
• You are willing to learn and love the idea of being a team player
• You are able to visually inspect product for food quality purposes
• You are able to read and calculate using basic math.

Working Environment

• 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)

Additional Information:

• Offers of employment are subject to passing a post-offer physical and drug screening.

Masters Gallery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

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