Production Team Member

The Butcher’s Table; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual premium

4-day work week

Shift 3am–1pm

Free meals

Employee discount

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Hands-on training

Job summary

Beecher’s Production Seattle, 1600 Pike Place, Seattle, Washington, is hiring for cheesemaking production roles. The position offers a 4-day work week with 10-hour shifts (3am–1pm) and a starting pay of $23.55 per hour, plus a bilingual premium for Spanish/English proficiency and a potential raise after training.

No prior cheesemaking experience is required; 18+ and the ability to lift up to 65 lbs are mandatory. Benefits include meals, discounts, and generous coverage options.

Qualifications

• No prior cheesemaking experience required; curiosity and willingness to learn valued.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Spanish language (bonus)

Job description

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

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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