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Cheese Packager

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Wapsie Valley Creamery, Inc.

Independence, IA (In Person)

$46,238 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 3 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/28/2026

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Job Description

Job Overview Join our dynamic food production team as a Cheese Packager, where your energy and attention to detail will help deliver high-quality cheese products to customers. In this vital role, you will be responsible for packaging cheese efficiently and safely, ensuring all products meet strict food safety standards. Your enthusiasm and commitment will contribute to a clean, organized, and productive environment, supporting our mission to provide delicious, safe cheese options to consumers worldwide. Must be capable of regular and predictable attendance Able to work overtime as needed Able to work weekends and holidays as needed
  • Follow all relevant procedures and GMP's related to the FDA
  • Prepare cheese boxes for fill o Assemble plastic panels into box o Band box together o Place assembled box onto cart o Insert blue plastic liner o Place funnel on top and sanitize inside
  • Prepare filled Boxes for vacuum (weighing 640 lbs) o Remove funnel o Apply angle irons o Insert press board o Load into vacuum chamber
  • Prepare boxes for cooler o Pull cheese blocks out of vacuum chamber o Remove angle irons and press board and sanitize o Spray block with sanitizer and apply cheese cloth o Apply new press board and push into strapper o Strap closed and apply label o Using hoist, remove block/box from rail system and prepare for fork trucks to receive Join us in creating exceptional cheese products while ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality.
Your dedication will help us deliver delicious, safe foods that bring joy to families everywhere!
Pay:
From $22.23 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Gym membership Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person

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