CHEESEMAKER 1 at V & V Supremo Foods Inc

Town of Arena, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Aug, 26

Salary

33.0

Posted On

30 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cheesemaking, Team Leadership, Multi-tasking, Prioritization, Recipe Adherence, Reading Gauges And Thermometers, Problem Solving, Decision Making, CIP Cleaning Methods, Written Communication, Verbal Communication

Industry

Food Production

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION SUMMARY: Produce with consistency high-quality products and operate the production room in a safe, efficient manner for both personnel and products. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Make sure milk is at the correct temperature. * Maintain settings on pasteurizer and separator and maintain charts. * Add ingredients to the vats. * Maintain efficiency and meet production schedules by effective supervision and utilization of resources. * Monitor policies, procedures, protocols, good manufacturing practices, and safety rules and regulations are followed by all employees. KEY ACTIVITIES: * Know when to cut the vat. * Heel time. * Cook proper temperature. * Stir out time. * Pre down. * Pump-over * Keep proper eye on body cheese. * Oversees all shifts, until vats are empty. * Identify and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product. * Observes and evaluates performance of workers to ensure conformance to manufacturing requirements. * Other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor and/or Operations Manager. PERFORMANCE METRICS: * Quality finished products and no customer complaints. * The successful manufacture and consistency of a quality product. * Dependability and punctuality. * Knowledge of equipment. * Knowledge of chemicals and charts. * Interprets manufacturing requirements and deadlines. * Safe work habits. NECESSARY EXPERIENCE: * High School or equivalent. * Active & valid WI cheesemaker license or willingness to obtain upon hire. * Operational knowledge of cheesemaking. * Cheese Manufacturing Experience. SKILLS REQUIRED: * Good written and verbal communication skills to lead a team. * Ability to multi-task and prioritize. * Ability to follow cheese recipes. * Ability to read charts, settings, gauges, and thermometers. * Problem solving and decision-making skills. * CIP and cleaning methods for facility. WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY? * Competitive Pay * Growth and Advancement Opportunities * Sign-on Bonus * Competitive Benefits (Medical/Dental/401K) * Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick/Personal) WORK ENVIROMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Production roles are performed in a food manufacturing environment and require strict adherence to food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards, including use of required PPE. Employees may work in areas with variable temperatures, machinery noise, and exposure to food ingredients and sanitation chemicals. The role requires standing or walking for extended periods, performing repetitive tasks, and regularly lifting up to 25–35 pounds (occasionally up to 50 pounds with assistance). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. V&V Supremo Foods is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive environment where all employees and applicants have equal opportunities to succeed #INDEEDJOBS Monday-Friday | Shift: 11am-7pm

Responsibilities

Produce high-quality cheese products consistently while operating the production room safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include monitoring milk temperatures, managing pasteurizers, and overseeing the entire vat process until completion.