Pace Dairy Foods is a division of The Kroger Company, packaging cheese products for over 2000 stores nationwide. We are a 5-year winner of one of the Best Places to Work in SE Minnesota award. 

Pace Dairy operates in a team environment, where associates work together to improve the work environment.  We provide rapid advancement opportunities, through our on-the-job training program.  In addition to associate advancement, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• 4 medical coverage options
• 2 dental coverage options
• Vision coverage
• Company-matched 401K plan
• Short and Long-term disability insurance coverage
• Personal Accident insurance
• Life Insurance
• Onsite massage therapist
• And much more!

What is the current company culture like?
Pace Dairy Foods is a cheese processing and packaging plant that has been in Rochester for 45 years. We operate in a team-based environment that encourages associate involvement and decision-making.
What skills, education, and experiences does your ideal candidate(s) have? Previous manufacturing experience is a plus, but not necessary. We can train you!
How would you describe the company leadership/team management? Our leadership team seeks out and values the input of associates in teams and when making decisions.

Where do you see the company/organization in the upcoming years? Pace Dairy is a division of The Kroger Company, and provides Process and Natural cheese products nation-wide to Kroger retail stores. We continue to seek out opportunities for new products and production opportunities at our facility.

What do you feel candidates need to know about the company before applying? Pace Dairy is part of The Kroger Company, who employs over 500,000 associates across the US. Pace Dairy employs about 300 associates and operates with a family-type environment.