Lead Licensed Cheesemaker – 12-Hour Shifts

MOHR Talent; Brant (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

On-site medical and fitness facilities

Paid parental leave

Health and wellness programs

Employee product purchasing discounts

Professional development and careerAdv

Modern manufacturing facility

Long-term career growth

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking experienced Licensed Cheesemakers to join a growing dairy operation in the Brant, Wisconsin area. This role leads production teams, oversees cheesemaking, and ensures strict quality and safety standards in a state-of-the-art facility.

Starting pay is $30.25/hour with shift differentials. Multiple 12‑hour shifts and weekend opportunities exist, with on-site roles and a direct-hire path. Training may occur during onboarding to support expansion.

Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin Cheesemaker License – REQUIRED.
• Hands-on cheesemaking, dairy processing, or dairy manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of dairy production processes, equipment operation, and quality control.
• Ability to troubleshoot production equipment and resolve processing issues.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and manufacturing standards.
• Ability to train, mentor, and provide direction to production associates.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and accommodate production scheduling needs.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and actively participate in daily cheesemaking and dairy production processes.
• Operate, monitor, adjust, and troubleshoot cheese processing and manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain production efficiency while ensuring consistent product quality.
• Perform quality checks, process monitoring, and required production testing.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, GMP, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide hands-on leadership, training, and guidance to production associates.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment issues, process deviations, and production inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality assurance, and operations teams to resolve production challenges.
• Maintain accurate production records, documentation, and quality reports.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and productivity.

Skills

Cheesemaking

Dairy processing

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Food safety

GMP

Training

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Automated dairy equipment

Job description

MOHR Talent is seeking experienced Licensed Cheesemakers to join a growing dairy operation in the Brant, Wisconsin area. This role leads production teams, oversees cheesemaking, and ensures strict quality and safety standards in a state-of-the-art facility.

Starting pay is $30.25/hour with shift differentials. Multiple 12‑hour shifts and weekend opportunities exist, with on-site roles and a direct-hire path. Training may occur during onboarding to support expansion.