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Cheesemaker 3rd Shift

Location Platteville, WI

Who WE Are

We are a leader in the specialty cheese industry, serving our consumers by crafting and importing the best cheeses in the world while caring for our employees and our communities. Our award-winning family of brands includes Roth Cheese, Athenos, and Emmi.

At Emmi Roth, we’re on a mission to craft exceptional cheese and inspire moments of joy through food — all while supporting our employees, customers, and the communities we serve

Who YOU Are

You take pride in your craft and have a passion for creating high-quality products. You value teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement. You enjoy learning new processes, solving problems, and being part of a culture that thrives on quality and innovation.

If this sounds like you, we’d love for you to consider joining the Emmi Roth team!

Enjoy:

• Competitive wages and shift differential · Generous paid time off · Benefit options to meet your needs, including 6 weeks paid parental leave and 401(k) match · Annual bonus potential · Paid training and certifications · Ergonomics program, including on-site therapists

Talented people who take pride in their work are empowered to build a career at Emmi Roth !

Summary

The Cheesemaker coordinates with milk intake to set up the production schedule, weighs ingredients and cultures for the cheese recipe being produced, and facilitates quality and sanitation testing on cheese vats throughout the cheesemaking process.

This position will flex between all shifts to cover vacations, leaves, and absences, and will also support Whey Operations and CIP when not needed for cheesemaking

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor cheese vats and oversee the cheesemaking process. · Set up flow times and vat piece count for daily production. · Coordinate and communicate with other departments regarding quality and production issues. · Clean and sanitize cheese vats, surrounding areas, and equipment. · Measure and weigh ingredients and cultures for cheese recipes. · Assist the Quality Assurance Department with equipment and environmental testing. · Document cheesemaking processes, including Clean-In-Place (CIP) procedures, quality checklists, and testing results. · Utilize JD Edwards software for inventory management and work order completion. · Attend staff and department meetings. · Ensure all daily, weekly, and monthly checklists are completed. · Work overtime or occasional weekends as needed. · Report all injuries immediately to a supervisor or manager. · Complete all required training in a timely manner. · Adhere to Emmi Roth food safety policies and all government food safety and sanitation regulations (e.g., FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA). · Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Wisconsin Cheesemaker’s License (see Wisconsin licensing requirements). · Knowledge of cheesemaking, preparation, and packaging process flow. · Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. · Knowledge of the metric system. · Basic computer skills, including email, word processing, and spreadsheets. · Experience with JD Edwards software preferred. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills. · Ability to work with automated equipment. · Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills under pressure. · Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. · Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. · Detail-oriented and self-motivated. · History of good attendance and reliability. · High School Diploma or GED required. · No travel required.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Constantly required to stand, bend, twist, turn, reach, and handle objects. · May lift up to 70 pounds (buddy lift available when necessary). · May be required to climb ladders, scaffolds, or other climbing devices. · Must possess sufficient vision, naturally or with correction, to safely perform job duties. · Requires strong hand-eye coordination and observational skills.

Work Environment

The Cheesemaker works in a busy plant environment with exposure to wet, humid, and occasionally slippery conditions. The role involves constant moderate noise levels and occasional exposure to food-grade sanitation chemicals.

Occasional work may be performed in the Quality Lab. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.

The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as necessary. Management may assign other duties as required.

Employment with the company is at will, meaning it may be terminated at any time by the employee or the company for any reason, without notice. Applicants and employees are encouraged to discuss any accommodations needed to perform essential job functions, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.

The Best Cheese Moments are EMMI ROTH Moments!

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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