Careers at Minerva Dairy

Join Our Passionate Team

Minerva Dairy is seeking talented and passionate individuals to join our team. Our employees are the heart of our success. As a family-owned business, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative environment. With a rich history of butter and cheese-making, we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a family dedicated to quality, tradition, and innovation. Whether you’re passionate about food production, marketing, or operations, there’s a place for you here. Explore our career opportunities and become part of our legacy.

Why Work at Minerva Dairy?

Minerva Dairy, the oldest family-owned creamery in the United States, is committed to producing high-quality cheese and butter with an unwavering focus on craftsmanship, collaboration, and innovation. Our company thrives on our dedication to quality—from the farm to the final product—and fostering a work environment based on continuous learning and teamwork. Our mission is to be the leading provider of premium ingredients and retail butter, all while creating value for our customers, partners, and employees.

Mission Statement:

To be the premier producer of innovative, high-quality ingredient cheese and retail butter that exceed customer expectations.

Vision Statement:

As the nation’s oldest family-owned creamery, we blend passion and expertise to sustain and grow value for our customers, partners, and employees while continuing to evolve our legacy.

Our Core Values

Collaboration

We partner with local farmers to deliver the richest, creamiest products.

Quality

We ensure excellence from start to finish, holding ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do.

Customer Care

We put our customers, communities, and team members at the heart of our business.

Positivity

We approach every day with an optimistic, can-do attitude.

Integrity

We operate with honesty, transparency, and responsibility in every interaction.

Employee Testimonials

“Despite being in a niche market, Minerva Dairy offers abundant learning opportunities. I appreciate the small-town essence blended with modern innovation, where my ideas are valued, and I contribute to a deeper sense of ownership beyond any paycheck.”

Shannon Bond

(Corporate Office)

“The camaraderie among production-floor employees makes Minerva Dairy a great place to work. Everyone supports one another, and we come together to produce a quality product that customers love.”

Brock Grindstaff

(Butter Maker)

“With years of experience in dairy, I’m excited to bring my knowledge to Minerva Dairy and continue to produce quality products. Joining the team here has been a rewarding experience in both my professional and personal life.”

Cullen Gaskill

(Cheese Maker)

“I love sharing the stories of our hardworking dairy farmers and building relationships with our employees and local communities to promote the values of sustainability, quality, and teamwork that make Minerva Dairy special.”

Autumn Whiteleather

(Communications Coordinator)

Minerva Dairy’s Culture:

A Commitment to Employee Growth and Company Values

At Minerva Dairy, we are proud of our rich history and our enduring commitment to preserving the family values that have sustained our business for over 130 years. We cultivate a work environment that encourages personal and professional growth while maintaining a supportive, rewarding, and stable workplace.

Our commitment includes:

Upholding the strong family values that have been the foundation of our company for generations.

Supporting continuous learning and development, ensuring opportunities for employees to grow within the company.

Producing premium, high-quality dairy products that exceed customer expectations.

Fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and collaboration, where all voices are valued.

Building trust through integrity and excellence, earning the respect of our customers and consumers.

Driving innovation in our operations and food production processes to remain a leader in the industry.

At Minerva Dairy, we’ve been eating, sleeping, and dreaming of butter for over 130 years. Since we’ve been in the dairy industry for so long (you could call us pros), it might feel like everything there is to know about us is already known. However, we feel like our history is so rich with exciting facts that might surprise you!

Employee Benefits at Minerva Dairy

Minerva Dairy is dedicated to providing a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees’ health, well-being, and work-life balance. Our benefits include: