1st Shift Aged Cheese Production Operator

Land O'Lakes•Websterville, VT

5d•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

1st Shift Aged Cheese Production Operator Job Summary Under direction of the Creamery Supervisor and other Aged Cheese leadership staff, the Aged Cheese Production Worker is responsible for the affinage and aging process for a variety of Aged Cheese products. Duties include overseeing the drying rooms and working with formed products, preparing them for the finished product stage and packaging, while following company procedures, GMPs, Safety, and Quality programs. Location: Websterville, VT (Barre) Pay : $20.60 per hour. Hours: 1st Shift 8:00 AM 4:30 PM with overtime requirements About Land O'Lakes, Inc. Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list. We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root. Land O’Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices. Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its affiliates or search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested. If you need to submit a reasonable accommodation request to complete the employment application process, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.

Requirements

18 years or older
Basic computer skills
Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions, and possess basic mathematical skills

Nice To Haves

1+ years of continuous prior experience in any industry
Self-Reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision
Must be attentive to detail and have good organizational skills
Able to trouble shoot mechanical problems
Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative team
Ability to follow manufacturer’s specifications and directions
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Work in cold and/or hot temperatures throughout the day

Responsibilities

Sets-up and dismantles machines, cleans, and sanitizes prior and after using
Coordinates with cheesemakers
Makes sure machinery runs efficiently and detects malfunctions when they occur.
Completes all steps in the draining and forming process
Controls the product weight, takes frequent measurements, and adjusts machinery or technique accordingly
Takes pH, temperature, moisture on product to control the process
Completes cleaning/sanitizing according to schedule and necessity
Completes all quality and accounting paperwork
Prepares ingredients, records lot # on make sheet and/or accounting sheet
Assembles pipes, connects vats, pumps, and other equipment based on process
Performs environmental cleaning following company Quality Plan
Collects samples for Quality Assurance, as needed
Communicates regularly with other departments on specific work processes
Report issues and progress to the Quality Assurance Manager, Creamery Manager or Creamery Supervisor
Make sure that the cleaning is completed, and work area is tidy before leaving
Ensure a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks
Adhere to all standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Follow all procedures, GMPs, Safety, Quality, and Sanitation plans
Identify and report all potentially non-conforming product and equipment to Supervisor and the Quality Assurance Department
Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule
Other duties as assigned.