Owned and operated by the Kroger Company, Pace Dairy Foods is a cheese-processing plant that produces both natural and processed cheese in over 500 sizes, types and flavors and ships 137 million pounds of finished product annually to more than 34 states.

 
Selected as one of Southeast Minnesota’s Best Places to work in 2013, 2014 and 2015, Pace Dairy Foods strives to be an Employer of Choice in the Rochester area, and aligns itself with its parent company’s core values of honesty, respect, inclusion, diversity, safety and integrity. Pace Dairy Foods leverages the unique talents, perspectives and ideas of our Associates, resulting in a healthy work experience where everyone feels welcome, valued and respected. We believe that encouraging and capitalizing on the knowledge and expertise of the associates performing the work makes us a better company overall.

 
Through quality products, strong individual commitments and team spirit, Kroger has been established as a leader in the manufacturing industry. Kroger Manufacturing provides career development programs aligned with aspirations in Engineering, Process Management, Information Systems, Quality Assurance, Operations Management, Human Resources, Finance and Procurement. Our work force programs provide technically challenging rotations with cross-functional teams, plants and locations to allow our Associates to learn from some of the brightest minds in the business. Experience and training combined with mentoring and guidance from plant sponsors prepare our Associates with the skills and leadership behaviors needed to achieve a successful career at Kroger. 

 
As the largest grocery chain in the United States and one of the world’s largest retailers, Kroger employs nearly 400,000 associates across 34 states and the District of Columbia. With more than $108.5 billion in sales in 2014, Kroger ranks 20th on the Fortune list and we continue to grow. Recognized by Forbes as one of the most generous companies in America, Kroger is a leader in feeding the hungry, supporting breast cancer awareness, assisting local schools and community organizations, and supporting members of the armed forces and their families. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.
 

When you’re a Kroger Associate, the company invests in you and you’re a valued member of the team. We have a Total Rewards package that is highly competitive. Kroger offers much more than just a paycheck as every Associate is important to our company. We offer medical plans, retirement options, product discounts and special perks that let our Associates know they’re valued. Because we want to support our Associates’ health and wellness, we offer many opportunities to improve your health, whether it’s Weight Watchers, discounted gym memberships or coaching programs. We offer paid vacation, stock options, life insurance, discounted home and auto insurance and adoption benefits. Kroger also offers tuition assistance and college scholarships.