DMC Operator

Saputo•Newman, CA

About The Position

The DMC Operator operates the RMC according to standard operating procedures and supports cheese production by tracking vats moving out of the cooker and into the brine room. The role includes changing RMC forms, cleaning and CIP of RMCs, cleaning flumes, testing brine salinity, taking cheese temperatures, assisting with rework as time permits, and completing assigned checks and documentation. The operator is responsible for food safety and quality, safe and cost-effective chemical use, maintaining a clean work area, and following Saputo safety procedures and policies. Other duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

  • Ability to lift 60 pounds.
  • Ability to track vats coming out of the cooker and vats in the brine room.
  • Ability to safely change RMC forms in a reasonable amount of time.
  • Ability to clean and CIP RMCs according to standard operating procedures.
  • Ability to clean flumes using the proper procedure.
  • Ability to use chemicals safely and cost-effectively.
  • Ability to test and record brine salinity.
  • Ability to take cheese temperatures entering and leaving the RMC.
  • Ability to operate the RMC according to standard operating procedures.
  • Ability to perform SAP functions in the system.

Responsibilities

  • Track vats coming out of the cooker and vats in the brine room.
  • Safely change forms on the RMC within a reasonable amount of time to avoid hindering production.
  • Clean and CIP RMCs according to standard operating procedures.
  • Clean flumes daily using the proper procedure and keep the work area clean.
  • Use chemicals safely and cost-effectively.
  • Test and record brine salinity.
  • Help with rework as time permits.
  • Take the temperature of cheese entering and leaving the RMC.
  • Operate the RMC according to standard operating procedures.
  • Take daily goggle and gasket inventory.
  • Perform and document pre-ops, titrations, operational logs, and other assigned documentation.
  • Perform SAP functions in the system.
  • Follow Saputo safety procedures and policies.
  • Carry out other duties as assigned by management.
  • Support food safety and food quality.
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