Internal Raw Material Grading Coordinator – Lab Technician (3rd Shift)

As the Internal Raw Material Grading Coordinator – Lab Technician, you’ll be responsible for inspecting and grading all incoming cheese that is received at Masters Gallery Foods, Inc. This position is responsible for cheese problem solving at our production facility, as well as management of bulk holds, returns, and partial loads to maximize company efficiency and profit. Of critical importance to this position, is the ability to effectively communicate at all levels with management, production, and vendors. Responsible for monitoring laboratory quality, analytical testing, microbiological testing, environmental testing, and coordinating laboratory paperwork.

What You Can Offer

  • High school diploma required; Associate Degree preferred in Food Science or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to possess a Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Cheese Grading License for American Style Cheese.
  • A minimum of four years of experience in the dairy industry with experience in cheese grading or laboratory work desired. Two years previous experience in a food lab is desired.
  • Ability to forecast future cheese attributes.
  • Ability to assess quality and be firm in decisions.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good organizational skills and analytical ability.
  • Ability to problem solve and negotiate solutions under diverse conditions.

    • What Masters Gallery Foods Can Offer You

    We’re a company built on many values, among them are passion, integrity, and people, which means if you join Masters Gallery, you’ll join a team brought together by enthusiasm, trust, and dedication. Beyond our commitment to offering exceptional products and customer service, Masters Gallery is committed to career development, inclusion, flexibility, and fun at work.

    To uphold those values, Masters Gallery Foods provides:

  • A generous benefits package (health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, 401(k) with company match, and more)
  • Vacation Time Off (service-based paid time off and 10 paid holidays)
  • Center for Health and Wellness – Free to employees and their dependents
  • Incentives and incentive programs (such as tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, subsidized fitness programs, cell phone discount programs, employee assistance program, AAA, and more)
  • Opportunities to give back to the community (drives, activities, matched donations, and more)
  • Green sustainability initiatives
  • Continuous improvement initiatives – technology driven
  • Training and development programs
  • Cheese Store, free popcorn, hot beverages, and filtered Culligan water
  • Listen to Sirius XM Radio while you work!
  • Continuous communication with Employees – Company App
  • Company-Paid Uniforms and Steel Toed Safety Shoes
  • Opportunities to give feedback and suggestions in a judgement-free zone
  • Numerous fun activities throughout the year (potlucks, chili cook-offs, company picnics, holiday party and more)