Cook Vat Operator Nights at Dairy Farmers of America

Zumbrota, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cheese production, Machine operation, Sanitation, Quality control, Data entry, Mathematics, Computer literacy, Excel, SAP, RS View, Lock out tag out, Safety compliance, GMP, HACCP, SQF

Industry

Dairy Product Manufacturing

Description

General Purpose: Make cheese from raw milk Job Duties and Responsibilities: * Load milk into cook vats * Add ingredients to make cheese to customer specifications * Take vat samples and pH readings * Record ingredient usages * Record times, usages, and pH readings on Make Sheet * Pump whey pre-draws to Separator operator * Pump cheese and Whey to EFV operator * Wash and Sanitize cook Vats * 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. * Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues * Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive * Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements * Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment * Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity * Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Qualifications Minimum Requirements: Education and Experience * High School Diploma or GED required * Ability to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and job safety analysis * Basic computer skills Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals * Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage * Perform work independently as required * Perform necessary routine cleaning and preventative maintenance * Knowledge in Excel * Knowledge in RS view * Knowledge in SAP * Knowledge with machines, tools, equipment and Lock out Tag out * Must be able to read, write and speak English An Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

The Cook Vat Operator is responsible for producing cheese by loading raw milk, adding ingredients, and monitoring pH levels according to specifications. They must also perform routine equipment maintenance, sanitation, and ensure all production activities comply with food safety and quality regulations.