Cheese Production Technician – Craft, Quality & Safety

Emmi Roth; Platteville (WI); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Emmi Roth is seeking a Production Team Member to support cheese production in a food manufacturing setting in Wisconsin. You will assist in cheese forming, brining, quality checks, and sanitation of equipment, contributing to high-quality products.

You’ll work with a collaborative team, operate food production machinery, and follow safety and sanitation protocols to ensure efficient, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in cheese making or food manufacturing preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality products.
• Physical stamina to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy objects and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to change.
• Ability to work overtime or extend shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of machinery and equipment used in the cheese making process to ensure smooth operation and efficient production.
• Works closely with other production associates and team members to ensure efficient workflow to meet production targets.
• Load and unload raw materials and cheese using food manufacturing equipment including hoists and or conveyor systems.
• Safely and efficiently move products and materials within the facility, following proper handling procedures.
• Ensure all equipment and materials are set up and readily available for production activities.
• Observes and monitors production lines to ensure the smooth flow of operations.
• Conducts regular quality checks and completes quality documentation to ensure compliance with specification and standards.
• Ensures accurate labeling and adherences to Affinage guidelines.
• Cleans and maintain equipment, tools, and work areas following proper sanitation and cleaning procedures to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Adhere to ERU food safety policies and all government food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Adheres to safety guidelines and complies with all safety protocols, including the proper use of PPE.
• Attends safety and department meetings and completes all required training in a timely manner.
• Identifies and reports potential safety hazards to ensure a safe working environment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electric pallet jacks

Read work instructions

Basic math operations

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Adaptability

Overtime flexibility

Tools

Hoists

Conveyor systems

Job description

At Emmi Roth, we’re passionate about creating exceptional cheeses. As a leader in the specialty cheese industry, we blend traditional craftsmanship with innovation. Our commitment to local sourcing and quality makes us a trusted brand in the food industry.

Joining Emmi Roth means becoming part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and a shared dedication to excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the finest cheeses in the world while contributing to a company that prides itself on both heritage and progress. If you're passionate about food, craftsmanship, and making an impact, we’d love for you to be a part of our journey!

Summary

The Production Team Member performs a variety of essential tasks to assist with production in a food manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include activities such as form cheese, flip cheese, brine cheese, completing quality checks and participating in the sanitation of production equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Assist in the operation of machinery and equipment used in the cheese making process to ensure smooth operation and efficient production.

· Works closely with other production associates and team members to ensure efficient workflow to meet production targets.

· Load and unload raw materials and cheese using food manufacturing equipment including hoists and or conveyor systems.

· Safely and efficiently move products and materials within the facility, following proper handling procedures. This may involve using electric pallet jacks, hand trucks, or other equipment to transport goods.

· Ensure all equipment and materials are set up and readily available for production activities.

· Observes and monitors production lines to ensure the smooth flow of operations.

· Conducts regular quality checks and completes quality documentation to ensure compliance with specification and standards.

· Ensures accurate labeling and adherences to Affinage guidelines.

· Cleans and maintain equipment, tools, and work areas following proper sanitation and cleaning procedures to maintain a clean and safe work environment.

· Adhere to ERU food safety policies and all government food safety and sanitation regulations. (ex. FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA)

· Adheres to safety guidelines and complies with all safety protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

· Attends safety and department meetings and completes all required training in a timely manner.

· Identifies and reports potential safety hazards to ensure a safe working environment.

· Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· Previous experience working in a cheese making or food manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.

· The ability to safely operate electric pallet jacks.

· Ability to read and interpret work instructions.

· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.

· Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality products.

· Physical stamina to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy objects and standing for extended periods of time.

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to change.

· Ability to work overtime or extend shifts as needed.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects and controls.

· Occasionally required to carry up to 40 pounds.

· Incidentally required to climb.

· Constantly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

· Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

· Occasionally push or pull max force of 40 pounds.

· Constantly Reach.

· Constantly required to stand.

· Frequently required to walk, bend, twist, and squat.

· Constantly required to talk and hear.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus naturally or with correction.

Please note that these physical requirements are representative but not exhaustive. The actual physical demands may vary depending on the specific tasks and work conditions within the facility.

(Occasionally = 1-33% of the time; Frequently = 33-66% of the time; Constantly = 66-100% of the time)

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Constantly exposed to a moderate level of noise that may make it difficult to concentrate.

· Constantly exposed to wet, humid with slippery conditions, cold environment.

· Occasionally exposed to food grade chemicals required for proper sanitation.

· Frequently exposed to odors and air particulates related to the cheese make and aging process.

(Occasionally = 1-33% of the time; Frequently = 33-66% of the time; Constantly = 66-100% of the time)

Benefits

•Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
•Basic Life Insurance
•Voluntary Life Insurance
•Flexible spending accounts & Health Savings Accounts
•401k Retirement Plan
•Paid Holidays
•Paid Vacation
•Employee Assistance Program
•Short term/Long term disability
•Volunteer time off (VTO)
•Tuition Reimbursement
•Pet insurance