Careers
Are you interested in learning more about a career at Westby Cooperative Creamery? As a farmer-owned cooperative, we have a from farm-to-fridge view and approach to our craft. Everything starts with fresh milk delivered daily from our family dairy farms to produce the highest quality and best tasting dairy food products crafted in small batches by talented, experienced, and dedicated employees.
View Open PositionsOur Vision
To be the best cultured dairy foods manufacturer and milk-marketing cooperative in the country. We will partner with our member-owners, employees, and suppliers to provide our customers with exceptional innovation, service, and safe quality dairy food products.
Our Mission
To Our Customers
To develop new products designed to help our customers grow their business and deliver the safest and highest quality dairy food products.
To Our Member-Owners
To provide a competitive and stable market for 100% of their rBST-free, Grade-A, conventional and certified-organic milk.
To Our Employees
To provide a safe, healthy, team oriented work environment with continued learning opportunities which provide personal growth and satisfaction that benefit employees and their families.
To Our Community
To improve our community by contributing to its economic, social and environmental life.
Our Values
Building Trust
Establishing mutual confidence and reliability within and between employees and departments; and with customers and suppliers. We strive for honest interaction and dependability.
Customer Excellence
Appreciating the customer by anticipating their needs and going beyond their stated expectations. Superior performance. Outstanding customer relationships. Outperforming our competition.
Results Driven
Achieving Cooperative objectives, Sense of urgency, Goal-oriented, Accountability
Safety
Committed to setting the highest standards to ensure the safety and health of our employees, our customers and our community. Recognizing and correcting potential hazards. Provide ongoing training for our employees on safety topics impacting our workplace. Realizing that no job is too urgent to neglect safety standards
Quality Improvement
Striving for best-in-class performance and standards throughout our industry. Pride of workmanship. Continuous improvement. Demanding Excellence.
Personal Growth
Valuing each employee for their contribution to the Cooperative’s success, along with encouraging new opportunities for growth and development. Employee recognition. Learning new skills, opportunity to cross-train for other positions within the Cooperative. Seeking employee full potential.
Employee Benefits
Westby Cooperative Creamery strives to be a workplace of choice for employees and offers a competitive
package of benefits in order to attract and retain dedicated and talented people.
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401k
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Personal Holiday
- Jury Duty Pay
- Bereavement Pay
- 6 Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Monthly and Annual Attendance Awards
- Employee Referral Program
- Employer Paid Long-Term Disability
- Short-Term Disability
- Paid Uniforms
- Industrial Eyewear Program
- Fit For Life Wellness Program
- Recognition for Years of Service
- Recognition for Employee of the Month
- Recognition for Employee of the Year
- Quarterly Performance Bonus
- Employee Appreciation Days
- Employee Christmas Party
Beautiful Westby, Wisconsin
The city of Westby is located in Vernon County, in southwestern Wisconsin; about ten miles north of Viroqua, along Highway-14, and about twenty five miles southeast of La Crosse; and, about twenty miles south of Sparta and I-90 along Highway-27. This area of Wisconsin is called the “coulee” or “driftless” region and includes rugged hills, scenic farms, trout streams, and state parks. A drive along country roads will take you through the colorful change of seasons, or to Amish communities for handcrafted goods.
The local economy was built on agriculture, with a strong tradition of cooperative businesses. Westby Cooperative Creamery is one of seven cooperatives in the city; so, it is no wonder Westby is often referred to as “Co-op City”. The community is very proud of its Scandinavian heritage, with the celebration of Syttende Mai held in May of each year. In February, the city is host to an annual international ski jump competition at the Snowflake Ski Club.
With a population of just over 2,000, Westby and the surrounding communities are the ideal place to raise a family and enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities, each season of the year.
Open Positions
Controller
The Controller will have the responsibility for overseeing four key components of the business: financial reporting and analysis; budgeting; treasury; and the relationship with our auditors. This position collaborates with the General Manager and Office Manager to refine accounting policies and procedures and manage the financial health of the Westby Cooperative Creamery.
Maintenance Technician
Shift: Day or Night Shift; 5 am – 5 pm or 5 pm – 5 am; 3 – 4 12-hour shifts each week, including every other weekend
$500 Sign-on Bonus!
$1 shift differential on nights!
The Maintenance Technician works with the maintenance and production team to install, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade equipment using mechanical and electrical technology. This position also performs general maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment. Employees in this position provide quality service and support to internal customers while focusing on safety, quality and productivity to effectively meet the Westby Cooperative Creamery goals.
Lab Technician
2nd Shift (3 pm – 11:30 pm) or 3rd Shift (11 pm – 7:30 am)
$500 Sign-on Bonus!
Position Summary:
The Lab Technician works in a laboratory environment within the production plant, routinely performing tests on products prior to production, during production, and prior to releasing products to ensure that quality and production standards are achieved.
Retail Store Associate
Part-Time Regular Position with Varied Days and Hours; Flexible Schedule
$500 Sign-on Bonus
Position Summary:
The Retail Store Associate provides a positive customer experience for all Westby Cooperative Creamery store guests. Responsibilities are performed with an emphasis on meeting safety, quality and production standards while ensuring customer satisfaction.
Plant Manager
Position Summary: The Plant Manager has overall responsibility for the performance of the plant, including, but not limited to maintenance, processing, packaging, sanitation and shipping, receiving and warehouse. This position will direct and coordinate all aspects of production from the processing of raw materials to the shipment of the finished product. The Plant Manager motivates supervisors to provide guidance and programs to enhance the skill levels of their team, and is also responsible for making continuous improvements in an effort to exceed safety, quality and production standards.
General Packaging, Processing or Cheese Making Assistant
Full-Time Permanent and Full-Time Summer Positions Open!
No experience required for entry level positions!
These positions work 3 to 4 12-hour shifts; 5 am – 5 pm or 5 pm – 5 am.
$500 Sign-on Bonus!
$1 Shift Differential for Night Shift!
General Application
Can’t find a job that matches your skill set?
Submit a General Application and we’ll consider you for current or future openings.
Please note that we accept general applications on an on-going basis in order to build a talent pool of potential candidates. Your application will be reviewed upon submission and you will receive a follow-up email regarding your application status.
Applications remain on file for 60 days for consideration. After 60 days, it will be necessary to complete a new application.
Thank you for your interest in Westby Cooperative Creamery!
