Company description
North Country Creamery is a 100% grassfed, Non-GMO, NYS Grown & Certified, and Animal Welfare Approved dairy in Keeseville, NY. We produce and sell an array of farmstead cheeses, creamline yogurts, & raw milk!
Job description
North Country Creamery is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join our team in a combined herd and creamery role. This position offers hands-on work with our milking herd and farmstead creamery, supporting daily operations from pasture to finished dairy products.
Hours: 30–40 hours per week
Pay: Starting at $17/hour, with increases based on proficiency and tenure
Schedule: Sundays and Mondays off, sometimes Fridays
Work Breakdown:
2 days/week milking and herd-related duties
1–2 days/week assisting with cheese production
0.5–1 day/week general creamery tasks and projects
Qualifications
Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and sanitation
Willingness to learn, take initiative, and ask questions
Clear communication with team members and owners (in person and via WhatsApp)
Ability to follow written protocols and work as part of a small team
Herd Responsibilities
Milk herd two mornings per week, starting around 8:30 AM
Follow established milking procedures and herd health protocols
Communicate herd observations and updates with the team
Bottle milk following milking one day per week
Assist with rotational grazing, including setting paddocks and maintaining fencing and water lines (seasonal)
Possible tractor work (pasture clipping, winter chores, feeding hay, etc.)
Assist with building, maintenance, or repair projects as needed
Creamery Responsibilities
Assist the cheesemaker with daily creamery operations and cheese production
Support various stages of cheese making, including curd handling, molding/hooping, pressing, whey management, and cleanup
Wash, sanitize, and maintain creamery equipment and workspaces
Package and label cheese and dairy products
Restock dairy items in the farm store and maintain basic inventory records
Assist with weekly and monthly cleaning tasks
Help tend the cheese cave and monitor aging cheeses
Compensation
this position is: hourly, $15.50 - 20/hr
Application instructions
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Deadline
February 15, 2026