Cheesemaker-2nd shift at LaVaquita

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cheese Making, Pasteurization, SAP, CIP Procedures, Casein-to-Fat Ratio Monitoring, Food Safety, GMP Compliance, Basic Mathematics, Teamwork, Record Keeping

Industry

Description

Notice - In order to qualify for this position, all candidates must hold a current license from the State of Wisconsin, Department of Agriculture as a Cheesemaker, or Trained Pasteurizer Operator. Candidates without one of these will NOT be given consideration. General Purpose Perform all duties to include the cooking of milk and specified ingredients to make cheese according to recipe. Pasteurize and separate milk to obtain prescribed butterfat content. We Offer: * Competitive Wages * Paid Time Off * Paid Holidays * Comprehensive Health Benefits * 401k * Growth Opportunities * AND MUCH MORE!! Job Duties and Responsibilities * Add ingredients, adjust casein and adjust fat level as needed for each recipe * Monitor the casein-to-fat ratio to maximize the potential cheese yield by determining the proper amount of fat to add to the available protein/casein in the milk * Perform CIP on HTST, vats, separators, curd and whey lines as needed and instructed * Collect and issue ingredients on SAP * Perform change over on silos and tanks as required * Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately * Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues * Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements * The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required. Qualifications Education and Experience * High school diploma or equivalent preferred * Production or general work experienced preferred * Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Able to follow directions and carry out instructions * Able to effectively work in a team environment * Able to legibly write entries for record keeping * Able to work in a fast-paced environment * Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals * Bilingual Preferred but, not required An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Responsibilities

Responsible for cooking milk and ingredients to produce cheese according to specific recipes. Duties include pasteurizing milk, managing fat levels, and performing cleaning-in-place (CIP) on production equipment.