Careers

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

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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:

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.  

Skilled/Technical Opportunities

🧀 Whey Process Operator (PM Shift)

Are you ready to whey in on something awesome? 💥 Join the team at Burnett Dairy Cooperative as a Whey Process Operator and be a vital part of transforming our whey into top-notch, high-quality dairy products! 🧀🥛

You’ll help keep the magic flowing from pasteurizer to final product—and have a blast doing it!

What You’ll Be Rockin’ Every Shift:

✔️ Operating and monitoring whey processing equipment (pasteurizers, R.O./Polisher, U.F., and C.I.P. systems)
🧽 Cleaning silos, pumps, plates & making sure everything runs like clockwork
👀 Watching for equipment issues and jumping in when needed
🧠 Working independently and staying sharp with strong attention to detail

💥 What You Bring to the Table:

  • Able to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs 💪
  • Comfortable with warm work environments ☀️
  • Can handle ladders, ducking under pipes, and working solo 🧗‍♂️
  • Organized, focused, and alert for long periods of time 🧠👀

🏆 Perks of the PM Life:

  • Full-time hours with a sweet 7-on / 7-off schedule working 6 PM – 6 AM.
  • Every other weekend off = built-in mini vacations 🌴
  • Be part of a legendary dairy team that wheys better than the rest 💯
  • Competitive pay & great employee perks!

If you're ready to work hard, think fast, and then APPLY TODAY for this Whey Cool Job Opportunity!

Agronomy Opportunities

No positions are currently open.

Retail Openings

Part-Time Bistro Team Members! 🥪🍕

Do you love great food, tasty cheese, and putting a smile on someone’s face? We’re looking for friendly, fast-paced food enthusiasts to join our Bistro Team at Burnett Dairy Cooperative!

As a Part-Time Bistro Team Member, you’ll be serving up delicious sandwiches, cheesy pizzas, and mouthwatering cheese trays—all while delivering top-notch customer service with a smile. If you're someone who brings good vibes, stays cool under pressure, and enjoys working with a fun team, we want to meet you!

🍕 What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Greeting customers like a pro 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️
  • Running transactions with care and accuracy 💳
  • Prepping pizzas, sandwiches, cheese trays & more (yum!) 🧀🥪
  • Stocking bistro & cooler areas—yes, there’s a little lifting involved 💪
  • Keeping the pace in a busy, team-focused environment 🚀

What We’re Looking For:

  • Great communication and customer service skills
  • Team players who can stay on their feet and bring the energy
  • Food lovers with a passion for quality and a dash of hustle
  • Ability to work part-time, flexible shifts during the day and evening, with weekend availability a must. Our summer hours run from 7:45 am to 7:30 pm—so whether you're an early riser or a night owl, there’s a spot for you to shine (and serve up some delicious dairy) all season long!

Perks:

✅ $12/hr starting pay
✅ Employee discounts on our amazing dairy products
✅ A fun, supportive team
✅ A place where your love for cheese is totally acceptable

Ready to bring your flavor to the team?  Apply today and be part of something delicious at Burnett Dairy Cooperative!

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
🔧 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! 🏆🧀

Apply Today:

Burnett Dairy Cooperative Employment Application

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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 Sara Trojanowski at 715.689.2010 or Becky Popp at 715.689.2005 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.