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:
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.
Loaf Packer – 1st Shift
Are you ready to cheese the day with a rewarding job at Burnett Dairy Cooperative? We’re looking for an energetic, team-oriented Loaf Packer to help us package our delicious cheese loafs and keep the dairy magic flowing on 1st shift!
What You’ll Be Doing:
🧀 Packing up fresh, high-quality cheese loafs with care
🧀 Monitoring machinery to keep everything running smoothly
🧀 Ensuring each product meets our top-notch quality standards
What We’re Looking For:
🔹 Team players who thrive in a fast-paced environment
🔹 Individuals comfortable with lifting up to 70 lbs and working on their feet
🔹 People who love seeing the results of a hard day’s work
The Details:
⏰ 1st Shift Hours: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM (early start, early finish!)
📆 Rotational Schedule: Sunday – Saturday (because cheese never sleeps!)
💪 Physical work that keeps you moving – no gym membership needed!
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!
Skilled/Technical Opportunities
Master Operator
Do you love cheese? Ever wondered what it takes to turn fresh milk into the delicious cheese we all know and love? If you’re ready to master the art of cheesemaking from start to finish, our Master Operator position is calling your name!
What You’ll Be Doing:
🔹 Working across multiple departments – Makeroom, Intake, and Whey – to learn and perform every step of the cheesemaking process
🔹 Operating and maintaining equipment that helps create our award-winning cheese
🔹 Performing essential cleaning and sanitation tasks (COP & CIP) to keep everything running smoothly
🔹 Moving, stacking, and handling products – a hands-on role for those who love to stay active
What We’re Looking For:
🧀 Cheese Enthusiasts – If you love learning and take pride in quality work, you’ll fit right in!
🧀 Strong & Steady Workers – This role requires lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 60 lbs, standing for the entire shift, and working in a warm, humid environment
🧀 Reliable Teammates – We need people who show up, work hard, and embrace the fast-paced cheese life
🧀 Forklift-Friendly Folks – Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift certification
The Perks:
✅ Learn and master the entire cheesemaking process – a rare and valuable skill!
✅ Be part of a fun, passionate, and hardworking team in a 'legen-dairy' cooperative
✅ Stay active while working in a hands-on, rewarding environment
✅ Competitive pay and benefits – because great work deserves great rewards!
If you’re ready to become a cheese-making pro, apply today and become a Master Operator at Burnett Dairy Cooperative! 🏆🧀
Production Supervisor-Makeroom (AM Shift)
Do you have a passion for cheese, leadership, and efficiency? If so, Burnett Dairy Cooperative is looking for a Makeroom Production Supervisor to keep our cheese-making process running smoothly! As a Makeroom Production Supervisor, you’ll be at the heart of our cheese-making operation—leading a team, ensuring quality, and keeping production on track. This is a hands-on leadership role, so you won’t just be calling the shots—you’ll be right there on the production floor making it happen!
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
✔️ Ensure product quality, crew safety, and production efficiency
✔️ Handle production scheduling, staff coordination, and training
✔️ Coach and develop your team for success
✔️ Troubleshoot and maintain knowledge of all machinery
✔️ Keep up in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment
To be successful in this position, we’re looking for:
✅ A strong leader with great communication skills
✅ Ability to motivate, assess, and develop employees
✅ Willingness to work on the production floor—this is NOT a desk job!
✅ Able to lift/push/pull/stack up to 60 lbs. and stand for long periods
✅ Capability to become a licensed forklift operator
✅ Open to working every other weekend
This position is on a rotational schedule of 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on 2 days off, working every other weekend from the hours of 7:00a-7:00p. If you’re ready to step into a leadership role in the cheese-making world, we want to hear from you!
Whey Process Operator (PM Shift)
Are you ready to whey in on an essential role at Burnett Dairy Cooperative? We’re looking for a Whey Process Operator to join our team and help turn our whey into high-quality products! From the moment whey enters the pasteurizer to the time it leaves the plant as whey protein concentrate or whey permeate, you’ll be the one keeping things flowing smoothly. Your day-to-day will include:
✔️ Operating and monitoring whey processing equipment, including pasteurizers, R.O./Polisher, U.F., and C.I.P. systems
✔️ Cleaning and maintaining silos, pumps, and plates to ensure top performance
✔️ Keeping an eye on equipment, troubleshooting as needed, and ensuring everything is running efficiently
✔️ Working independently while paying close attention to detail
Applicants must be able to lift, push/pull 50 pounds, climb ladders, stoop under low-hanging pipes, tolerate a warm work environment, and work with little to no supervision while monitoring equipment for long periods of time. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are required. This is a PM full-time position that works 6pm – 6am on a rotational schedule of 7 days on, and 7 days off (which includes every other weekend off!). If you’re ready to join a team that knows whey better than anyone, apply today!
Agronomy Opportunities
Seasonal CDL Drivers
Burnett Dairy Cooperative is looking for Seasonal CDL Drivers to support our agronomy team during the busy season! If you have a Class B CDL, a strong work ethic, and a passion for agriculture, we want you on our team.
Why Join Burnett Dairy Cooperative?
🌾 Support Local Agriculture – Play a vital role in delivering essential agronomy products that help area farmers grow their crops.
🚜 Be Part of a Legacy – Burnett Dairy Cooperative has been serving farmers and communities for over a century, providing trusted products and services.
🤝 Cooperative Values – As a cooperative, we put people first. You’ll be part of a team that values integrity, hard work, and community support.
💰 Competitive Pay + Overtime Opportunities – Earn extra income during peak agronomy season!
What You’ll Do:
🔹 Safely operate and maintain agricultural delivery vehicles
🔹 Transport and deliver agronomy products to local farmers, businesses, and customers
🔹 Follow assigned routes and schedules efficiently
🔹 Provide friendly and professional customer service
🔹 Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies
What We’re Looking For:
✔️ Valid Class B CDL (Required)
✔️ Previous driving experience (Preferred)
✔️ Passion for agriculture and supporting local farmers
✔️ Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
✔️ Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
✔️ Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and handle physical job demands ⚖️ Work hours depend on weather and demand. Flexibility required to work seasonal overtime as needed
💼 Join a team that’s dedicated to supporting farmers and strengthening our agricultural community!
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
Position 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
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:
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 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.