Cheese Production Specialist

Join Masters Gallery Foods as a Cheese Production Specialist and be part of a team that takes pride in delivering quality every day! Under the direction of the Shift Production Supervisor, you'll play a vital role in providing bulk cheese to our production lines and operating cutting and shredding equipment.

Pay

• Starting Pay (Level I): $25.10/hour
• After 90 Days (Level II): $26.97/hour
• $1.00/hour shift differential

Benefits

• Competitive pay with guaranteed increases in your first year
• Growth opportunities—we promote from within
• Strong team culture where everyone works together to succeed
• Commitment to safety and quality
• Generous benefits package (health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, 401(k) with company match, and more)
• Vacation Time Off (service-based paid time off and 10 paid holidays)
• Center for Health and Wellness—free to employees

Schedule

2nd Shift (Monday-Friday) 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Lift and carry up to 40 lbs. while opening, cleaning, and placing cheese on production lines
• Remove all packaging from cheese
• Inspect bulk cheese for mold or contaminants and clean as needed
• Lift and place cheese on conveyors (5-40 lbs. per lift)
• Operate cutting and shredding equipment (both automated and manual)
• Track inventory using RF scanners
• Assist with other duties as needed

Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift up to 40 lbs. (and occasionally 60 lbs.)
• Comfort standing for long periods
• Strong commitment to safety
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team
• Attention to detail for quality inspection
• Basic math skills for reading and calculating
• Reliable attendance to keep production running smoothly

Working Environment

• Comfortable climate-controlled work environment—clean facilities with cool temperatures
• Smoke-free campus promoting a healthy and wellness lifestyle
• Equipment includes robotic case packers, case erectors, case sealers, and moving belts (can be noisy)
• Fork-lifts operate in the packaging area