Cook Vat Operator Nights

Dairy Farmers of America•Zumbrota, MN

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for making cheese from raw milk. The operator will load milk into cook vats, add ingredients to meet customer specifications, and monitor the cheese-making process by taking vat samples and pH readings. Accurate record-keeping of ingredient usages, times, and pH readings on the Make Sheet is essential. The operator will also pump whey and cheese to other operators and be responsible for washing and sanitizing the cook vats. This position requires adherence to safety regulations, GMP, and other corporate policies. The role also involves attending required training sessions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Ability to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and job safety analysis
Basic computer skills
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

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
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)