General Labor

Locally owned and operated since 1995, Winona Foods is proud to be a growing industry leader in innovative cheese manufacturing, converting, and distribution. We support a wide range of partners — from major dairy manufacturers to industrial and foodservice customers across the country.

If you’re looking for a workplace where people matter, your ideas are valued, and your work makes a real impact on product quality and customer satisfaction, you’ll feel right at home here.

Winona Foods — Imagine the Possibilities!

🕘 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM | Monday–Friday with occasional overtime on Saturdays
💰 Shift Differential
🎉 10 Paid Holidays
⏰ 8-Hour Straight Shifts
🏖️ 2 Weeks of PTO After 60 Days
⚖️ Work/Life Balance
⭐ Attendance Incentive

Summary
The General Labor employee manually fills cases with finished product, manually palletizes cases of finished product. Manually remove cheese from case and re-palletizing open blocks of cheese while maintaining line pace. Assist cheese cutter operator as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

1. Put finished products into designated corrugated boxes following all casing protocols
2. Check products for proper code date information
3. Palletize cases according to the required pallet configuration
4. Operate pallet jack (either manual or electric) to move completed pallets of finished goods
5. Communicate with Supervisor and/or member of Quality Assurance team regarding any packaging issues
6. Maintain a clean work environment
7. Comply with GMP standards as set forth by company
8. In the event of downtime, work in other areas as directed by your supervisor
9. Follow all safety protocols  
10. All other duties as assigned

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Winona Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these protected characteristics. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process.