What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Team Member position at Sugar Mountain?
Join Beecher’s Handmade Cheese
At Beecher’s, we offer more than just a job, we offer a place to grow. As a producer of award-winning, authentic cheese and a proud member of the Sugar Mountain family, recognized as a Great Place to Work for 9 years running, we’re dedicated to the personal and professional growth of every team member.
Why Choose Beecher’s?
• $23.55/hr to start
• Additional $1.00/hr bilingual premium (Spanish/English), based on demonstrated proficiency
• $0.50/hr raise after successful completion of pasteurization training (approx. 90 days)
• Consistent 4-day work week (10-hour shifts); 3am to 1pm
• Free meals every shift, up to $14
• 35% discount at all our locations
• Employer pays 75% of medical, dental, and vision coverage; after 3 years, 100% paid
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off & holiday pay
• Hands-on training to grow into a skilled artisan cheesemaker
Your Role
• Learn and master the cheesemaking process (milk receiving, pasteurizer and vat operation, cheddaring, hooping, pressing, packaging, and shipping)
• Maintain detailed and accurate production records
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety standards
• Perform regular cleaning and sanitization of production equipment
• Work closely with a supportive, collaborative team
Who Should Apply?
• No prior cheesemaking experience required. We value curiosity and a strong desire to learn
• Must be 18 and able to lift up to 65 lbs
• Reliable, positive, and team-oriented
• Weekend availability required; every employee works at least one weekend day per week
• Spanish/English bilingual skills a plus
Career Opportunity
We’re looking for people who want more than a paycheck. If you care about great food, take pride in your work, and want to build a career, Beecher’s is a place where you can learn a craft, grow your skills, and be proud of what you make every day.
Commitment to Our Communities:
As part of our mission to Change the Way America eats we’ve created the Beecher's Foundation, a non-profit supported by our family of companies. Aimed at educating people about the prevalence of food additives and their possible health risks, the Foundation is about giving people the tools they need to make healthy eating choices for life.
We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.
Sugar Mountain is a tobacco- free company.