Cheese Packaging Operator

Cheese Packaging Operator

As a Cheese Packaging Operator, you will handle cheese blocks weighing between 200 to 300 pounds, ensuring they are properly bagged, sealed, and packaged. You will also stack completed boxes, load pallets onto a stand‑up forklift, and maintain sanitation standards.

• Place cheese blocks into plastic bags.
• Seal the cheese blocks securely.
• Package sealed cheese blocks into boxes and add straps to secure packaging.
• Neatly stack the packaged cheese on pallets.
• Transport pallets to the staging area using a stand‑up forklift.
• Number and label cheese blocks during the bagging process.
• Ensure correctly numbered boxes are stacked on pallets.
• Maintain the pristine condition of the production area.
• Conduct specific product checks following paperwork guidelines.
• Pull cheese samples and label products for testing.

• At least 18 years of age.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Pass a pre‑employment background check and drug test.
• Capable of regularly lifting up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong willingness to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.

• 1-2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Monday to Friday, 4 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with rotating weekends.

Training pay starting at $19.10 per hour, with potential to reach $21.60 per hour after mastering all skill levels.

• Free health insurance for employees.
• Health, dental, vision, HSA with employer match up to $1,000.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay incentives.
• Weekend pay +$2.50 per hour.
• 401(k) with company contributions.
• Quarterly bonuses.
• Onsite cafeteria.

Gossner Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.