At Masters Gallery Foods, enhancing the lives of those we influence, whether our employees, our partners or individuals in our communities, is something we strive to do every day. After all, we believe a positive impact is something to be proud of, and is the foundation for everything we do. If you're looking for an opportunity to be empowered to be the best you can be at work or at home, you've come to the right place. We offer a cooperative culture that is rich in ongoing career development and rooted in collaboration.

Masters Gallery Foods is proudly based in Wisconsin, and delivers the highest quality cheese products to our partners and customers. You will be supported and encouraged to make a difference, and your dedication and passion is acknowledged and appreciated. If you want to make a change and start where you can grow, you can at Masters Gallery Foods. Join us!

1st Shift External Raw Material Grading Coordinator

Oostburg WI

You'll be responsible for inspecting and grading all long hold cheese stored in external warehouses for regrading all bulk order cheese sold to customers, and for regrading all product within specified time limits. Position is responsible for cheese problem solving at raw material vendors and warehouses, as well as management of projects (such as Aged Cheese Program) to maximize company efficiency and profit. Of critical importance to the position, is the ability to effectively communicate at all levels with customers and/or vendors and to promote the company’s reputation so all vendors are managed effectively.

• Grade all long hold bulk and spot buys, maintain ongoing grading program of inventory, and maintain complete grading and quality records.
• Coordinate weekly vendor grading appointments and monitor vendor commitments.
• Meet with customers, as needed to understand their expectations.
• Foster and enhance Masters Gallery Foods relationship to help solidify long-term growth.
• Troubleshoot cheese performance issues.
• Monitor temperature controls of all outside storage facilities.
• Develop and manage Aged Cheese Program.
• Conduct research and development on new production opportunities.
• Will back up all graders’ vacations at Masters Gallery Foods in Plymouth and Oostburg.
• Coordinate with the lab to complete Certificate of Analysis.
• Conduct technical training for required production staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Raw Materials Grading Supervisor, Director of Grading and Cheese Quality, and/or Vice President of Food Safety/Quality Systems and Product Development.

What You Can Offer

• The ability to possess a Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Cheese License for American Cheese. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Post-secondary education is preferred.
• A minimum of four years of experience in the dairy industry, with experience in cheese grading or laboratory work desired.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to forecast future cheese attributes.
• Ability to assess quality and be firm in decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with internal staff, outside vendors, outside Warehouse personnel, and external Quality staff.
• Good organizational skills and analytical ability.
• Ability to problem solve and negotiate solutions under diverse conditions.
• Ability to travel to outside storage facilities and Plymouth facility on an as needed basis.

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
• Opportunities to give feedback and suggestions in a judgement-free zone
• Numerous fun activities throughout the year (potlucks, company picnics, holiday party and more)

Masters Gallery is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.