Cheesemaker

Guggisberg Cheese, Inc.; Sugarcreek Township (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Match

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA

Life Insurance

PTO

Employee Discount

Referral Program

Job summary

Guggisberg Cheese, Inc. in Sugarcreek, OH, is hiring for a full-time role focused on milk cheese production and process control. You’ll monitor milk quality, adjust recipes, and manage production timing from the vat to brining while upholding high safety and sanitation standards.

Applicants should have experience with cow’s milk cheese production, strong technical skills, and comfort with Excel/Word. We offer comprehensive benefits and a starting pay of $20 per hour, with opportunity for growth

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of cow’s milk cheese production.
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Problem-solving, time-management, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety, sanitation, and product quality.
• Pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Monitor milk quality and adjust recipes and processes as needed.
• Control recipe parameters and production timing from vat deck through brining.
• Verify Clean-in-Place (CIP) and sanitation procedures.
• Record quality and micro-trends samples during production.
• Maintain clean, safe, and efficient equipment and work areas.
• Coordinate with Milk Preparation, Evaporator, and production staff.
• Occasional shift coverage and other tasks to keep production running smoothly.

Skills

Milk cheese production

Technical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

Safety & sanitation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Guggisberg Cheese, Inc. founded in the 1950s in Ohio’s Amish Country, is a nationally recognized leader in premium Swiss cheese, celebrated for award-winning quality, traditional craftsmanship, and a lasting commitment to excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor milk quality and composition; adjust recipes and processes as needed.
• Control recipe parameters and production timing from the vat deck through brining.
• Verify proper completion of Clean-in-Place (CIP) and sanitation procedures.
• Conduct and record quality and micro-trending samples during production.
• Maintain clean, safe, and efficient equipment and work areas.
• Communicate with Milk Preparation, Evaporator, and production staff for seamless operation.
• Perform additional tasks as needed to keep production running fluidly, including occasional shift coverage.

This is a full-time position located at 1545 County Road 70, Sugarcreek, OH 44681, offering a starting pay of $20.00 per hour along with a comprehensive benefits package.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience and knowledge of cow’s milk cheese production (intermediate level preferred).
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and related productivity tools.
• Problem-solving, time-management, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to uphold high standards for safety, sanitation, and product quality.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening.

• 401(k) with Match
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• HSA
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• Employee Discount
• Referral Program