Creamery Assistant — Artisan Cheese Production & Packaging

Idyll Farms; Northport (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Idyll Farms, a 500-acre regenerative goat dairy and creamery located on the shores of Lake Michigan in Northport, Michigan, is seeking a full-time Creamery Assistant. You will help in daily cheese production, packaging, and distribution while upholding strict food safety standards.

The role requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and with a team. Prior experience is not required, but familiarity with commercial food production is a plus, and a valid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• 0–2 years of food industry experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills and team-oriented mindset.
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cheese production processes including ladling, salting, flipping, painting, and weighing cheeses.
• Package and label cheeses according to production standards.
• Clean and sanitize all areas of the creamery, including floors, walls, ceilings, vats, molds, utensils, and surfaces.
• Safely handle cleaning chemicals in accordance with SSOPs.
• Follow all SOPs, SSOPs, GMPs, and company policies to ensure food safety compliance.
• Maintain accurate production and sanitation records.
• Assist with cheese deliveries to wholesale and distributor facilities.
• Support farm tours, farmers markets, and on-site sales as needed.
• Work independently and collaboratively to meet production deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Follow instructions

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Food safety basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Idyll Farms, a 500-acre regenerative goat dairy and creamery located on the shores of Lake Michigan in Northport, Michigan, is seeking a full-time Creamery Assistant. You will help in daily cheese production, packaging, and distribution while upholding strict food safety standards.

The role requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and with a team. Prior experience is not required, but familiarity with commercial food production is a plus, and a valid