Production Associate

The Production Associate help with the daily cheesemaking process and ensure we are making safe, tasty cheese. We work in compliance with food safety policies and local and federal regulations. In this role, you will assist in meeting daily production goals and keeping the creamery clean and orderly. No prior cheesemaking experience is needed!

This is a non-exempt, full-time position

What You'll Do:

• Work in the production area making and brining cheese

• Working in our cheese aging rooms turning and caring for cheese

• Work in our packaging area getting finished product ready for shipment

• Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils (We have lots of stainless steel equipment and it sparkles!)

What You Bring:

• Reliability, good communication skills, and an eye for efficiency

• A positive attitude and a desire to contribute to a collaborative team environment

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lb frequently, and to lift and carry up to 10 lb continuously

• Ability to frequently reach above and below shoulder level, stoop and squat

• Ability to work safely in variable temperature environments

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time

What We Offer:

• This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay range is $21-25/hr, new team members start at beginning of range.

• Company-sponsored health, dental, vision, and Life/AD&D insurance, 401K, paid vacation and sick days, and employee discount on product

• Bonus perks like swag, coffee & treats to keep you going, and endless Cowgirl cheer!

At Cowgirl Creamery, we believe in organic dairy as a force for good. That’s why we partner with local dairies in Northern California to source organic cow’s milk for everything we make. Twenty-five years after our founding, we’re carrying the torch for the food revolution that started in our backyard and inspired our founders. We’re still using it to cultivate goodness in the people, land, and communities around us. Our team is full of food-loving, hard-working folks who have a positive, team-oriented attitude. We care about each other, take great pride in our work, and share a passion for local, artisan food. If this sounds like you, we hope you’ll saddle up and join us on our journey!