Licensed Cheesemaker - 4-Day Week, $27+/hr + Benefits

Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery; Menomonie (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Life insurance

EAP

Wellness resources

Training and cross-training

Job summary

Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery in Menomonie, WI, seeks a Licensed Cheesemaker to run cheese manufacturing, brining, and whey processes. The role ensures product quality, food safety, and efficient production while maintaining GMPs and a team-focused culture.

You will follow recipes, record production data, and supervise equipment operation, with attention to safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance. Training and advancement opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Current Wisconsin Cheesemaker License required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; relevant dairy or food manufacturing experience considered.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, formulas, and procedures.
• Ability to understand, speak, read, and write English sufficiently to safely perform job duties and complete required documentation.
• Strong communication and attention-to-detail skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred; training provided.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to food safety, workplace safety, sanitation, and quality.
• Dependable, punctual, and responsible.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a current Wisconsin Cheesemaker License
• Operate cheese vats, HTST, UF, whey, brining, pumps, and related production equipment
• Follow cheesemaking formulas, ingredient requirements, and production procedures
• Start, operate, monitor, shut down, and CIP production equipment
• Accurately record and communicate production data
• Monitor product quality and process conditions and make adjustments as needed
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area in accordance with GMPs and food safety requirements
• Follow USDA, FDA, HACCP, SQF, OSHA, and company requirements
• Assist with training and mentoring employees on cheesemaking, safety, sanitation, and equipment operation
• Communicate effectively with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and other departments
• Promote a safe, efficient, and team-oriented workplace
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

English proficiency

Education

Wisconsin Cheesemaker License

Job description

Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery in Menomonie, WI, seeks a Licensed Cheesemaker to run cheese manufacturing, brining, and whey processes. The role ensures product quality, food safety, and efficient production while maintaining GMPs and a team-focused culture.

You will follow recipes, record production data, and supervise equipment operation, with attention to safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance. Training and advancement opportunities are available.