Cheese Processor (Make Room), 1st Shift

Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery•Menomonie, WI

20h•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery - Menomonie location for great benefits, paid time off and more! This position works four-10 hour shifts: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. No weekends and off Wednesdays! Starting wage is $20.00/hr, then increase to $22.00/hr at 120 days! Plus, a $1.00 night shift bonus for hours worked between 6pm to 6am. Job Title: Make Room - Cheese Processor Reports to: Production Supervisor Supervises: None Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm, working on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday Location: Menomonie General Description: This position is general employment. You need to foster an environment of trust and open communication while developing your talent for your future and the future of the organization. This position must practice and guide the safety of all employees as they produce a quality product. In this position you must interact well with all the other departments of the cooperative.

Requirements

Must be punctual, dependable, and responsible.
Ability to read and follow directions.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Basic proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Computer knowledge preferred but will train.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Eagerness to learn and work in the dairy food industry.
Ability to lift 50+ pounds repetitively.
Stand for a minimum of 8 hours or more per shift.
Squatting, kneeling, bending, and using stairs.
Pass a drug and alcohol screening test, as well as a general background check.

Nice To Haves

Computer knowledge preferred but will train.

Responsibilities

Read, record and communicate the pH control of cheese
Able to set up, work and change cheese tables
Attention to detail is a must
Level the cheese into shapes, flip and remove the cheese from the shapes
Know and follow the proper operations for the brine room
Pick by hand as well as pump cheese into shapes
Monitor lines, wash tanks, and ensure proper starter measurement
Cleaning and disinfection are continuous throughout the shift
Proper Operation of Serum Pumps
When necessary, you should be able to rework the cheese
Correctly record production data as needed.
Maintain a sanitary workspace in accordance with the company's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
You must know all the operations and duties of the manufacturing room.
Maintain open communications with all departments.
Willing to learn other positions.
Follow all current company policies and procedures.
All other duties appropriate to the position or as assigned.