Cheesemaker-2nd shift

Dairy Farmers of America•Monroe, WI

7h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Must hold a current license from the State of Wisconsin, Department of Agriculture as a Cheesemaker, or Trained Pasteurizer Operator.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Production or general work experienced preferred
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

Nice To Haves

Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
Bilingual Preferred but, not required

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