Packaging Technician — 4-Day Week, 10-Hour Shifts

Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, Inc.; Menomonie (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery in Menomonie, WI is seeking a Packaging Team Member to turn award-winning cheese into ready-for-customer products. Your day includes setting up and operating packaging equipment, weighing blocks, and ensuring labeling accuracy.

We offer training, a 4-day schedule with 1:00 PM–11:00 PM shifts, and weekends off. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, life insurance, EAP, and opportunities to learn and advance within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable attendance and dependability.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, operating and cleaning packaging equipment.
• Cutting bulk cheese blocks weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Checking product weight, packaging and seal quality.
• Verifying labels and packaging match customer orders.
• Keeping production running efficiently and meeting quality standards.
• Completing required production and quality documentation.
• Following food safety, sanitation and GMP requirements.
• Keeping your work area clean, organized and safe.
• Working with teammates and other departments to meet production goals.

Skills

Dependable

Willing to learn

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

$19.50/hour | 4-Day Workweek | Wednesday & Weekends Off

Love working with your hands and being part of a team that takes pride in producing quality Wisconsin cheese? Join Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery in Menomonie and build a career with a company known for award-winning cheese, long-tenured employees, and a strong commitment to its people.

Why Join Our Team?

• $19.50 per hour starting pay
• 4-day workweek: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
• 10-hour shifts: 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• Every Wednesday and weekend off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and cross-training opportunities
• Opportunities to learn new skills and advance your career
• Work with a team that takes pride in making high-quality Wisconsin cheese

Schedule

2nd Shift: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

Days Off: Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday

Overtime may be available or required based on production needs, including occasional Saturdays.

Position Summary

As a Packaging Team Member, you'll help turn our award-winning cheese into products ready for customers across the country. Your day will include:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Setting up, operating and cleaning packaging equipment
• Cutting bulk cheese blocks weighing up to 50 pounds
• Checking product weight, packaging and seal quality
• Verifying labels and packaging match customer orders
• Keeping production running efficiently and meeting quality standards
• Completing required production and quality documentation
• Following food safety, sanitation and GMP requirements
• Keeping your work area clean, organized and safe
• Working with teammates and other departments to meet production goals

Requirements

What We're Looking For

You don't need previous cheese or food manufacturing experience - we'll provide training. We're looking for people who are dependable, willing to learn and take pride in doing quality work.

Required

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Reliable attendance and dependability
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Willingness to learn and grow

Basic computer skills are helpful, but training is provided.

Physical Demands

• Frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Stand and walk for up to 10 hours per shift
• Perform repetitive motions throughout the workday

Work Environment

You'll work in a food manufacturing environment where food safety, cleanliness and teamwork are priorities. The position includes regular exposure to refrigerated areas and cleaning chemicals. All team members are trained on required safety, sanitation and food safety procedures.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Drug and alcohol screening
• General background check

About Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery

At Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, our team members are more than employees - you're family, and we want you to succeed. This culture has contributed to the longevity of our staff, whose careers at Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery span 10, 20 and even 50 years. Our Menomonie, Wisconsin production facility manufacturers several varieties of small-batch artisan cheese, including our award-winning Red Rind Muenster, Wisconsin Brick and Hot Pepper Jack.

Committed to our Team, Craft & Community, Since 1910.

Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.