Cheese Spread Maker
Pay: $17.50 per hour
Schedule: Day Shift
Location: Barron, WI
Position Overview
Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Cheese Spread Maker for a growing cheese production facility in Barron, WI. This day-shift position is ideal for individuals with experience in food production, manufacturing, assembly, factory work, food preparation, or quality control. The Cheese Spread Maker is responsible for preparing and blending cheese spreads according to established recipes while maintaining food safety, sanitation, and quality standards. Candidates who enjoy hands-on production work and take pride in producing a consistent, high-quality product are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and blend cheese spreads according to established recipes and production schedules
- Accurately measure and combine ingredients to ensure product consistency
- Operate mixers, blenders, scales, and other production equipment
- Monitor product quality throughout the production process
- Maintain production records, including ingredient usage and batch information
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and quality control procedures
- Assist with inventory management and stock rotation
- Clean and sanitize equipment, tools, and work areas
- Report quality concerns or production issues as needed
- Follow all workplace safety procedures and PPE requirements
Qualifications
- Previous experience in food production, manufacturing, assembly, factory work, or food preparation preferred
- Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
- Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic math skills for measuring ingredients and maintaining records
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Physical Requirements
- Stand and walk throughout the shift
- Work in temperatures ranging from approximately 35°F to 50°F
- Regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Occasionally lift up to 75 pounds
- Push and pull materials as needed
- Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, kneeling, crouching, gripping, and grasping
- Wear required PPE including hair/beard nets, gloves, ear protection, and safety glasses
Experience That Transfers Well
If you have worked in food production, dairy manufacturing, assembly, packaging, factory production, quality control, or food preparation environments, your experience may transfer well to this position.
Schedule Information
Current hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:00 PM.
This position is expected to transition to a Monday-Thursday, 5:00 AM-3:00 PM schedule in the near future based on operational needs.
Why Apply?
- Steady schedule
- Competitive starting pay
- Hands-on production environment
- Opportunity to develop food manufacturing skills
If you're looking for an opportunity with a company that values quality, food safety, consistency, and teamwork, apply today or call 715-831-8778 to learn more.