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2nd shift Curing Cheese Mover - flex schedule - $24.75

CompanyLactalis American Group Inc
LocationBelmont
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 6, 2026
About The Company
Lactalis American Group is a U.S. subsidiary of the world’s largest dairy company. With over 1,500 employees and four manufacturing facilities in Idaho, Wisconsin and New York State, we produce a wide assortment of cheeses including mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, provolone, brie, camembert, feta, gourmet spreads, shreds and snack products under the Président® and Galbani® brands. We also distribute UHT milk under the Parmalat® brand. At Lactalis American Group, we understand the power of food to connect people, unite cultures and enrich daily life. We are passionate about making great dairy products, and honored to know families everywhere have been welcoming our products into their homes for decades.
About the Role

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.
At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.


As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.


In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.


At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.


Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy. 

Requirements

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Curing Cheese Mover based in Belmont, Wisconsin. As a Cheese Mover, you will be responsible for moving cheese between curing rooms, maintaining efficiency and high-quality standards, and ensuring a clean and organized work area. Additionally, you will perform sanitation duties, report issues, and champion a safe work environment by addressing unsafe acts and conditions.


From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

· Move cheese from curing room to curing room

· Have an accurate count of the cheese count, dumps and downgrades

· Meet efficiency budget levels with maintaining a high quality product

· Monitor cheese quality

· Maintain clean and organized work area

· Interact with associates to maintain efficient process flow

· Maintain open line of communication with curing operators

· Perform sanitation duties as assigned

· Report problems and/or concerns to the manager

· Apply safety rules and ensure they are implemented and followed

· Follow quality programs to ensure the quality and specifications of product are continually met

· Other duties as assigned


From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

· High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED) is preferred

Experience

· Previous employment in a food industry setting is preferred

· Stable and dependable work history is required

Specialized Knowledge

· Basic mathematical skills are required (must be able to calculate averages)

Skills/Abilities

· Able to stand for entire shift and be able to perform repetitive movements (e.g. twisting, gripping, lifting, bending, reaching)

· Able to push/pull/lift and carry at least 30 pounds continuously and 50 pounds occasionally

· Strong attention to detail and accuracy


Pay: Pay: $22.75 plus $2.00/hr 2nd shift premium. Scheduled Hours: some days 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, others 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm as needed.

   

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.


Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations 

Key Skills
Attention To DetailMathematical SkillsSanitation DutiesCommunicationSafety RulesQuality ControlPhysical Stamina
Categories
Food & BeverageManufacturingLogistics
Benefits
Health InsuranceRetirement PlansPaid Time OffEducation Reimbursement
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Cheese Mover is responsible for moving cheese between curing rooms and maintaining efficiency and high-quality standards. Additional duties include sanitation, reporting issues, and ensuring a safe work environment.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
1116
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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