Careers

Below you will find the employment opportunities currently available at Burnett Dairy Cooperative.

Are you looking for a position where your role has an impact on the community around you?!? Burnett Dairy Cooperative can offer you just that opportunity! Owned by the farmers right here in our local communities, Burnett Dairy offers numerous career options with a wide variety of responsibilities, working schedules, and growth opportunities with our 2 locations. Some positions include cheese production positions helping to create award winning cheese, CDL drivers working closely with our farmers, and retail store clerks making someone’s day better on a every shift! Join a successful 'farm to fork' cooperative where your contributions make a difference and there is always an opportunity for growth and advancement!

If this sounds like a team and company you’d like to be a part of, please review these opportunities below. Burnett Dairy Cooperative – Where Hard Work & Cheese Go Hand in Hand 🧀

In addition to competitive wages, an excellent work environment, and a company history of stability and security, Burnett Dairy Cooperative is happy to offer the following benefits:

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Long-Term Disability
Paid Vacation and Sick Time after 60 days
Paid Holidays (including your birthday!)
401(k) with generous company match
Profit Sharing
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts (up to 25%!)

Not all benefits are available for part-time employees.

Current Openings at our Grantsburg location:

Skilled/Maintenance Opportunities

Maintenance Technician/Engineer – 2nd Shift

Burnett Dairy is seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Technician/Engineer to join our dedicated maintenance team. This role is essential to keeping our production facility and equipment operating safely, efficiently, and at peak performance.

As a member of our maintenance department, you’ll perform a wide range of duties throughout the plant and grounds, including machinery repair, electrical work, welding, fabrication, and mechanical troubleshooting. The ideal candidate is experienced, self-motivated, and eager to contribute to a high-performing team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

🔧 What You’ll Be Doing

Perform maintenance and repairs on production machinery and facility systems
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and automation-related issues
Conduct welding, fabrication, and installation tasks as needed
Support robotics and automation equipment (preferred)
Complete preventive maintenance and long-term maintenance projects
Ensure a safe, clean, and compliant work environment
Work independently to identify and resolve equipment issues efficiently

⭐ What We’re Looking For

5+ years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing or similar industrial environment
Strong mechanical abilities with electrical, welding, and fabrication skills
Experience with robotics and automation strongly preferred
Ability to work independently and troubleshoot effectively
Reliable, motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

🕒 Schedule

This is a 2nd shift opportunity: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM, including one rotational weekend per month.

If you have the technical expertise, problem-solving mindset, and work ethic to excel in this role, we’d love to have you join the Burnett Dairy team. Apply today!

🌙 Lead Maintenance Engineer – 3rd Shift

Ready to take the lead in keeping a major dairy operation running at its best? Burnett Dairy Cooperative is hiring a Lead Maintenance Engineer to join our overnight maintenance team. If you’re skilled, self-driven, and thrive in a hands-on technical role, this is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact.

🔧 What You’ll Be Doing

Troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, HVAC, boiler, and NH3 refrigeration systems
Performing welding, fabrication, and equipment maintenance
Completing and overseeing preventive maintenance to keep the plant running smoothly
Using our maintenance software to track work orders and equipment history
Supporting safety programs including LOTO, Confined Space, and GMP requirements
Collaborating with the Maintenance Manager and guiding techs on task priorities

⭐ What We’re Looking For

Strong electrical troubleshooting skills (required)
Experience with welding, mechanical repair, and fabrication (preferred)
Ability to diagnose/maintain boilers, refrigeration, and HVAC systems
Positive communicator with solid problem-solving abilities
Able to work independently and handle a fast-paced, active environment
Must be able to obtain/maintain a valid driver’s license

🕒 Schedule

3rd Shift – Sunday through Thursday, 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM

If you’re a skilled maintenance professional who’s ready to take the lead and grow with a strong, reputable cooperative, we want to hear from you. 👉 Apply today and join the Burnett Dairy team!

Production Opportunities

Wages up to $21.85 per hour! No experience needed, we will train!

Burnett Dairy Cooperative is currently looking to hire full-time production employees to work in various manufacturing departments of our cheese production facility. All applicants must be 18 years old to apply. Multiple positions and shifts are currently available and listed below.

Makeroom Operator PM Shift

🧀✨ Help Us Make the Magic of Cheese! At Burnett Dairy Cooperative, the Makeroom is where all the cheesy magic happens, and we’re looking for hardworking, reliable, and motivated people to join our team as Makeroom Operators!

If you’re someone who loves learning, growing, and being part of a tradition that goes back generations, this is your chance to play a hands-on role in crafting world-class cheese.

🔧 What you’ll do:

Monitor the cheesemaking process (you’ll be part scientist, part cheesemaker!)
Check temps, pH, and acid levels
Operate production machinery
Keep everything clean and safe through sanitation practices

💪 What it takes:

Ability to lift up to 65 lbs
A self-starter attitude, someone who thrives with little direction
Comfort working in hot, humid, and damp environments (it’s all part of the cheesemaking process!)

⏰ Schedule: PM shift, 7p–7a on a rotational schedule — 7 days on, 7 days off (that’s a full week off every other week, plus every other weekend free!).

Come for the challenge, stay for the cheese. 🧀 Apply today and become part of the team where magic meets mozzarella!

String Packer-3rd Shift

🧀🎶 Pack the Cheese, Join the Team! Looking for a night shift where you can be part of something truly string-tacular? Burnett Dairy Cooperative is hiring 3rd Shift String Packers to help us package the cheese everyone loves — our famous string cheese!

✨ What you’ll do:

Package string cheese into a variety of sizes (snack packs to family packs!)
Box, palletize, and get product ready to ship out
Work together as a team to keep things moving smoothly

💪 What it takes:

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
Comfortable with standing, lifting, stretching, and repetitive hand motions (grasping, pinching, holding — basically cheese wrangling!)
Team spirit + energy to keep up in a fast-paced environment

⏰ Schedule:

3rd shift, starting at 10:30 p.m.
End times vary depending on production orders (because cheese waits for no one!)
Rotating schedule: Week 1 = Sunday–Thursday, Week 2 = Monday–Thursday

String Extruder Operator – 3rd Shift

Are you looking for a hands-on role where you can take pride in creating one of our most beloved products...string cheese? Join our team as a String Extruder Operator and play a key part in transforming fresh, quality ingredients into the delicious snacks enjoyed by families everywhere.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for operating and monitoring the string cheese production machinery, ensuring each product meets our high standards of safety and quality. You’ll set up and sanitize equipment before each production run, then dismantle and thoroughly clean the machines after the shift. Keeping your work area clean, organized, and compliant with sanitation protocols is essential. You’ll also accurately document all production details to support our food safety and quality programs.

✨ What You’ll Do:

Operate and oversee the string cheese production machines
Set up, sanitize, dismantle, and clean equipment daily
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work environment
Record production data with accuracy and attention to detail
Work independently and stay focused in a fast-paced environment

💪 What We’re Looking For:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
Comfort working in a hot, humid, and damp environment
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work with limited supervision
Capable of repetitive motion, including grasping, pinching, and lifting

⏰ Schedule:
This is a 3rd shift position working a rotating schedule:

Week 1: Sunday–Thursday
Week 2: Monday–Thursday
Start and end times may vary based on production needs.

Come for the night shift, stay for the string cheese. 🧀 If you’re ready to join a team that works hard and has fun while making one of the world’s favorite snacks, apply today to be a part of our string crew!

Why Burnett Dairy? At Burnett Dairy, you’re not just another employee – you’re part of a team that’s been crafting award-winning cheeses for years! If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, pack some cheese, and be part of something delicious, apply today!

Current Openings at our Cady Cheese location in Wilson, WI:

Maintenance Technician – PM Shift at Cady Cheese! 🧰🧀

Do you have a knack for fixing things and keeping operations running smoothly? Are you ready to put your mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills to work in a fast-paced, cheese-filled environment? If so, Cady Cheese in Wilson, WI wants YOU to join our team as a Maintenance Technician – PM Shift!

What You’ll Be Doing:

🔧 Installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and facility equipment

🔧 Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs to keep production moving

🔧 Performing maintenance and repair duties on machinery, welding, electrical, fabricating, and mechanical systems
🔧 Keeping the factory and grounds in top-notch condition
🔧 Ensuring everything runs safely and efficiently using predictive and productive maintenance processes

What We’re Looking For:

✅ Technical Know-How – A degree or equivalent experience in electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, and pneumatics maintenance
✅ Hands-On Experience – Experience with CMMS, PLC programming, and computer operation
✅ Welding & Fabrication Skills – Ability to work with metal and perform necessary repairs
✅ Electronics Knowledge – Troubleshooting and repairing electronic systems
✅ Food Industry Maintenance Experience – At least two years working with food service equipment
✅ Safety First Mindset – Understanding of OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and confined space protocols

The Details:

🕕 PM Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
📆 Rotational Schedule: 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off – every other weekend required
⏳ Overtime Available – Based on workload and business needs

Why Cady Cheese?

At Cady Cheese, we take pride in our delicious cheeses and our dedicated team. We offer a dynamic work environment where your skills and hard work are valued. If you’re reliable, self-motivated, and ready to take on challenges, we’d love to have you on our team!

Apply today and help keep our cheese production running smoothly! 🏆🧀

Parts & Preventative Maintenance Coordinator 🛠️

Join a team that takes pride in Wisconsin’s cheese-making tradition! 🧀

Are you organized, mechanically savvy, and ready to keep things running smoothly? We’re looking for a Parts & Preventative Maintenance Coordinator to manage our parts inventory and ensure our equipment stays in top shape. This role is key to keeping our production efficient and our cheese world-class.

⭐ What You’ll Do

Keep our maintenance shop organized and stocked with the right parts 📦
Source and order repair parts, your attention to detail keeps us moving.
Schedule and oversee preventative maintenance to avoid downtime 🗓️
Use our CMMS system to track work orders and equipment status.
Inspect facilities and equipment regularly to spot issues before they happen.🔍
Work closely with other departments to keep operations seamless.

✅ What We’re Looking For

Strong mechanical knowledge and hands-on maintenance experience.
Familiarity with CMMS software (or willingness to learn).
Ability to juggle multiple priorities without losing focus.
Great communication skills, you’ll be the go-to person for maintenance coordination.

✨Why You’ll Love It Here

Be part of a proud local cheese manufacturing tradition.
Competitive pay and benefits. 💰
A supportive team that values your expertise.
Opportunities to grow and learn in a stable, thriving industry.

This is a 1st shift, Mon-Fri position working 8 am-4 pm. If you're ready to put your mechanical knowledge and organizational skills to work in a fast-paced, hands-on role, we’d love to hear from you!

Milk Intake / Lab Assistant 🥛🧪

The Milk Intake / Lab Assistant directs all liquid inventory processes (Milk, Cream, Whey, WPC, and Permeate) to ensure product quality, crew safety, and efficiency. This position includes truck scheduling, quality control, and deep knowledge of intake equipment. You will be responsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of the department and the accurate recording of all production data for regulatory inspections.

📋 Job Requirements

Logistics: Receive and direct incoming milk trucks. 🚛
Quality Control: Collect and test milk samples for antibiotics, acid, and pH levels following strict policies. 🔬
Documentation: Record all data and activities on necessary forms accurately. ✍️
Safety: Inspect milk for non-conformities and report any deviations to the Supervisor.
Monitoring: Oversee silo activity and respond to changes as needed.
Sanitation: Maintain a sanitary intake area and operate CIP (Clean-In-Place) equipment. 🧼
Independence: Must be self-motivated and able to work well with minimal supervision.
Schedule: 2-2-3 schedule (5 am – 5 pm) with every other weekend off! 🗓️

🎓 Education & Certifications

Education: H.S. Diploma required.
Certifications: Ability to obtain:
- Laboratory Evaluation Officer (LEO) Certification 🎖️
- Wisconsin Bulk Weigher’s and Sampler’s License
- Wisconsin Food and Water Analyst Certificate

💪 Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Lifting: Required to lift up to 40 pounds. 🏋️
Mobility: Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, reach, and kneel.
Environment: Must be comfortable working in varied conditions (cold, hot, humid, or damp). 🌡️
Hours: Hourly position; overtime may be required based on workload and delivery schedules.

Apply Today:

Burnett Dairy Cooperative Employment Application

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Burnett Dairy Cooperative Driver Application

To apply at our Grantsburg location, please complete the job application by clicking on the link above. You may email your application and/or resume to jobs@burnettdairy.com, or call Laura Cort at 715.689.1011 or Sara Trojanowski at 715.689.2010 for more information.

To apply at our Cady Location: please complete the please complete the job application by clicking on the link above. You may email your application and/or resume to jill.filkins@burnettdairy.com or call Jill Filkins at 715.689.4403 for more information.