Company description

Green Dirt Farm was founded in 2008 to give form to our passion for good, clean food that is sustainably and humanely produced. Stretching over lush grassland in northwestern Missouri, our farm is a sheep dairy that believes grass-fed sheep are the happiest and most productive; so, we take great pride in the care and well-being of our animals. Happy animals give us great quality milk, that we then turn into delicious cheese.

Job description

Position Description: Assisting in all areas of creamery production, including receiving milk, packaging product, cleaning equipment, flipping cheese, washing cheese, other aged cheese care, assisting with cheesemaking procedures, and more.

This is a unique opportunity to learn about making handcrafted cheese. Work in the Cheese Kitchen is fun and rewarding; but it is hard work. Cheesemaking involves lots of cleaning (we occasionally joke that we are glorified dishwashers) and menial tasks that are a crucial part of production. The hours can be long and the work occasionally difficult; but if that doesn’t scare you away, Green Dirt Farm can be a place for you to push your boundaries, grow creatively, and gain a unique skill set.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Diligent attention to cleanliness and sanitation, as well as the ability to grasp the reasons behind these practices
• Positive attitude, especially in the face of adversity or failure
• A team-oriented mindset; ability to communicate, ask questions, voice concerns, and work to problem-solve
• Ability to be meticulous and detail oriented
• An eagerness to learn
• Schedule flexibility and willingness to work long hours, especially during the busy season
• Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly as well as work 8+ hours on your feet
• Willingness to work under uncomfortable conditions; including hot and humid areas, as well as coolers and walk in freezers
• Commitment to making a high quality, artisan product and upholding our Animal Welfare Standards
• Must have a valid driver's license

Nice to have, but not required:

• Previous food-handling experience
• Familiarity with HACCP
• Cheesemaking knowledge, dairy or agricultural background
• An intense and unequivocal passion for all things cheese!

Compensation

this position is: hourly, under $15/hr

Work visa

This employer is willing to sponsor a work visa for international applicants

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline