Production Team Member

Sugar Mountain; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual premium

4-day work week

Free meals

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Beecher’s Handmade Cheese in Seattle is seeking a production assistant to learn cheesemaking and operate milk receiving, pasteurizer, vats, cheddaring, and packaging. You will keep detailed production records, follow GMP and food safety standards, and work with a collaborative team.

No prior cheesemaking experience is required; must be 18+, able to lift 65 lbs, and weekend availability is required. Spanish/English bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• No prior cheesemaking experience required.
• Must be 18+ and able to lift up to 65 lbs.
• Weekend availability required; Spanish/English bilingual skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn and master the cheesemaking process (milk receiving, pasteurizer and vat operation, cheddaring, hooping, pressing, packaging, and shipping).
• Maintain detailed and accurate production records.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety standards.
• Perform regular cleaning and sanitization of production equipment.
• Work closely with a supportive, collaborative team.

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Beecher's Production Seattle, 1600 Pike Place, Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Join Beecher’s Handmade Cheese

At Beecher’s, we offer more than just a job, we offer a place to grow. As a producer of award-winning, authentic cheese and a proud member of the Sugar Mountain family, recognized as a Great Place to Work for 9 years running, we’re dedicated to the personal and professional growth of every team member.

Why Choose Beecher’s?

• $23.55/hr to start
• Additional $1.00/hr bilingual premium (Spanish/English), based on demonstrated proficiency
• $0.50/hr raise after successful completion of pasteurization training (approx. 90 days)
• Consistent 4-day work week (10-hour shifts); 3am to 1pm
• Free meals every shift, up to $14
• 35% discount at all our locations
• Employer pays 75% of medical, dental, and vision coverage; after 3 years, 100% paid
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off & holiday pay
• Hands-on training to grow into a skilled artisan cheesemaker

Your Role

• Learn and master the cheesemaking process (milk receiving, pasteurizer and vat operation, cheddaring, hooping, pressing, packaging, and shipping)
• Maintain detailed and accurate production records
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety standards
• Perform regular cleaning and sanitization of production equipment
• Work closely with a supportive, collaborative team

Who Should Apply?

• No prior cheesemaking experience required. We value curiosity and a strong desire to learn
• Must be 18+ and able to lift up to 65 lbs
• Reliable, positive, and team-oriented
• Weekend availability required; every employee works at least one weekend day per week
• Spanish/English bilingual skills a plus

Career Opportunity

We’re looking for people who want more than a paycheck. If you care about great food, take pride in your work, and want to build a career, Beecher’s is a place where you can learn a craft, grow your skills, and be proud of what you make every day.

Commitment to Our Communities:

As part of our mission to Change the Way America eats we’ve created the Beecher's Foundation, a non-profit supported by our family of companies. Aimed at educating people about the prevalence of food additives and their possible health risks, the Foundation is about giving people the tools they need to make healthy eating choices for life.

We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.

Sugar Mountain is a tobacco- free company.

Beecher's Production Seattle, 1600 Pike Place, Seattle, Washington, United States of America