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Cheese Cutter 1st Shift

Monroe, WI 53566

Posted: 06/29/2026 Job Number: 811579 Pay Rate: 19.88 Industry: Food / Beverage

Job Description

Position Title: Cheese Cutter

Wage: $19.88-$21.24 per hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 5:00am-3:00pm 

Join a dynamic team dedicated to efficient packaging and sanitation processes within the food production industry. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop versatile skills in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment, with room for growth and cross-functionality. This is a 1st shift position located in Monroe, WI with the opportunity for hire.

Cheese Cutter Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Operate cranes, including setup, hand controls, and movement of forms, ensuring proper loading and unloading while monitoring cables to prevent twisting and pinching (once trained and certified).
- Set up and use grinders and cutters, including carriage, harp, and basket, adhering to daily schedules and inserting products and forms correctly.
- Perform cheese recovery tasks by scraping the bottom of pallets and pans for brown process tubs.
- Follow color coding systems specific to cheese types used in production.
- Maintain strict adherence to GMPs, keep work areas clean, and follow all safety and PPE protocols.
- Accurately complete line-specific paperwork and recordkeeping.
- Assist team members and cover breaks as needed to support production needs.

Cheese Cutter Requirements:
- No prior experience required; training will be provided.
- Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physically strenuous activities, including standing, walking, bending, twisting, pushing, and squatting, in a cool, wet environment with moderate noise and chemicals.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with repetitive tasks and maintain high personal hygiene standards.
- Strong listening and communication skills, with the ability to follow written SOPs and instructions.
- Flexibility to perform multiple roles within the team and prioritize safety and quality at all times.




About us:
QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!
 
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