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Beyond Business We’re on Your Way… Hilmar Cheese Company strives to be HILMAR, CALIFORNIA a good neighbor and responsible business. HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY VISITOR CENTER 9001 North Lander Avenue Hilmar, CA 95324 800.577.5772 HEADQUARTERS & INNOVATION CENTER 8901 North Lander Avenue Hilmar, CA 95324 Milk 209.667.6076 Our History The milk used in our products is purchased from local Directions In 1984, twelve Central California dairy farm families committed to the highest standards From Highway 99 (at Turlock), go 4 miles south on Lander Avenue dairy families, seeking to maximize (Hwy 165). Look for Visitor Center on the right. of dairy animal care and resource stewardship. the value of their Jersey cows’ high-solids milk, From I-5 (at Los Banos), go north on Hwy 165 through Los Banos, created Hilmar Cheese Company. then 35 miles more to Hilmar. Look for the Visitor Center on the left. Throughout our history, we have donated millions of dollars, Visitor Center Hours thousands of pounds of cheese and countless gift baskets in Open: Monday – Saturday, 7 am to 7 pm; Sunday, 7 am to 5 pm They invested heavily in research, the latest technology and staff excellence – a practice that continues to guide the privately held support of fund-raising events for local schools, youth programs, Closed: New Year’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, company today. charitable organizations and the dairy industry. Owners and Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas employees are frequent volunteers and are familiar faces and Committed to continuous improvement and innovation, Hilmar Cheese respected members of many industry and civic organizations. Company and its ingredients business, Hilmar Ingredients, are recognized These dairies participate in Hilmar Cheese Company’s DALHART, TEXAS internationally for superior quality and consistency with unparalleled, Leadership in Environmental And Dairy Stewardship (LEADS) personalized service. Our products are made under stringent food safety program. One of the requirements of our program is that dairy DALHART MANUFACTURING SITE programs that ensure reliability, traceability and security at every step. farmers also participate in Farmers Assuring Responsible 12400 Highway 385, Dalhart, TX 79022 A visual depiction of our values as a company can be found at our Management™ (FARM), a nationwide, verifiable animal well-being 806.244.8800 California site. It is the USA’s largest hand-painted dairy mural and program providing thorough education, on-farm evaluations and illustrates our gratitude to local communities, employees, the objective, third-party verifications. EXHIBITS IN TEXAS wholesome dairy foods we produce, the dairy farm families who ship Explore the dairy and cheesemaking exhibits at the Dalhart XIT Museum milk to us and the cows that produce it. 108 East Fifth Street, Dalhart, TX 806.244.5309 Please view www.xitmuseum.com our annual sustainability report available on Welcome to Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. our website to learn more EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION about our environmental efforts, economic contributions, Hilmar Cheese Company accepts online applications only. Resumes OUR PURPOSE employee programs and may be attached during the online process. Opportunities are listed TO IMPROVE LIVES community engagement. on our Careers Page at www.hilmarcheese.com. We create sustainable growth that is repeatable, ethical and responsible to current and future communities. © 150.19 Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. Hilmar Cheese Company Hilmar Ingredients Our Facilities Hilmar Cheese Company Catering Visitor Center in California Opened in 1998, our Visitor Center and Café are the perfect halfway stop between San Francisco and HEADQUARTERS & INNOVATION CENTER Hilmar Cheese Company Catering, available in California’s Central Valley, is a premier event planner and caterer. Our Yosemite or any trip through the Central Valley. HILMAR, CALIFORNIA extensive menu is sure to please all palates and our elegant Designated by the US presentation complements any celebration or meeting. We Green Building Council as orchestrate events in our beautiful banquet facility, with its TOUR a LEED Platinum Building landscaped park and flower-bordered waterfall perfect for photos. Free self-guided tours and guided tours powered partially by solar. for schools, tour groups and families: Hilmar Cheese Company specializes in the production of natural A division of Hilmar Cheese Company, Hilmar Ingredients delivers • Fun, hands-on exhibits cheeses used by private store labels, national brands and the promise of dairy – whey protein and lactose (milk sugar). • “Edutaining” mooovie food-service companies across America and the world. Cheese is These are sought-after ingredients for many of the world’s foods • Ice cream making and packaged in 40 lb. (20 kg.) blocks or 640 lb. (300 kg.) crates. and beverages. HILMAR MANUFACTURING SITE cheesemaking tours Rare among large manufacturing Whey protein, a highly refined Check our tour schedule at: www.hilmarcheese.com. sites, we have the ability to and updated version of the whey HILMAR, CALIFORNIA produce a range of cheeses in in Miss Muffet’s curds and whey, Original operation large volumes, as well as the provides the perfect blend of located in California’s TASTE flexibility to adjust quickly to protein nutrition needed for good fertile Central Valley. Complimentary tastes of: our customers’ changing needs. health. You’ll find our whey • Hilmar cheeses protein in fortified noodles in • Local artisan cheeses Our cheeses include Mild China, bottled coffee in Japan, • Gourmet foods • “Squeakers” – cheese curds Cheddar, Vintage Aged Cheddar, sport drinks and protein bars in Our banquet facility is ideal for: made fresh every day Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, DALHART MANUFACTURING SITE the USA, and yogurt in Mexico. • Wedding receptions • Holiday parties Colby, Colby-Jack and others. The Hilmar Cheese Company brand is available in our Visitor Center You can also find it in delicious • Baby showers • Family gatherings DALHART, TEXAS and at wwww.hilmarcheese.com. smoothies made fresh in our • Bridal showers • Convention groups Located in the Panhandle The Hilmar Cheese Company Visitor Center in California features Visitor Center Café. • Anniversaries • And more... of Texas in a growing “squeakers” – cheese curds made fresh every day. The only place • Class reunions dairy region. SHOP you can buy cheese with the Hilmar Cheese Company label is in Lactose is a unique carbohydrate found only in mammals’ milk. Something for everyone: our Visitor Center or on our website: www.hilmarcheese.com We produce two types of lactose: edible, for candies, chocolate The Visitor Center’s banquet-area amenities include: and baked goods; and refined, for high-quality infant formulas • Gourmet foods and wines • Dance floor • Audio/Visual system where it provides an essential energy source for growing babies. • Unique gift items • Bar options • Music • Cheese baskets and gift packs Every product from Hilmar Visit during our Holiday Extravaganza November 1 – Christmas Eve. Celebrate your special occasion in an elegant atmosphere while Ingredients and Hilmar Cheese Conservation savoring an exquisite buffet or served meal. Complete planning Company is manufactured in and exceptional service promise a special and memorable event. a strict food-safe environment. ALMOST 100% WATER RECOVERY EAT Watch our Our programs meet the FROM INCOMING MILK Enjoy a delicious meal or treat: employees package demands of the Global Food All water not captured in finished products • Signature sandwiches the “Big Cheese,” is recycled and recovered for further use. • Fresh salads and soups Safety Initiative, and ensure Call 209.656.1196 or email a 640 lb. crate, • Espresso featuring Peet’s consistency, traceability and through viewing windows [email protected] Coffee & Tea® responsiveness at every step. for more information. in our Visitor Center. MORE THAN 20% SOLAR ENERGY • Premium ice cream powers our Headquarters & www.hilmarcheese.com Try our famous cheese chowder soup, cream cheese brownies and cheese Innovation Center. pie (only a cheesemaker could make a pie better than cheesecake)..