VAT Operator (Plt 1)

Hilmar Cheese Company Inc.

1d•$26 - $32

About The Position

At Hilmar Cheese Company we improve lives around the world through wholesome dairy products. Since our founding in 1984, Hilmar Cheese Company has been committed to innovation and sustainability. Our state-of-the art production facilities convert an abundance of locally sourced high-quality milk into a variety of nutritious cheeses, whey protein and lactose. The Cheese and Ingredients that we produce create a wide variety of retail and food service products from sliced and shredded cheeses, to protein supplements and infant formula. We are a trusted partner to premier food and beverage brands in more than fifty countries helping bring their vision into reality. Throughout our decades of success and growth we have remained committed to our mission and values and these principles unite our people and guide all that we do. A Typical DayThe primary responsibilities of the Cheese Vat Operator are to run and maintain HTST, Cheese Vats, SCM, Crystal Ban addition, Pepper Feeders and related equipment, Leaker Detection and Metal Detection. Complete and maintain all Documentation and Inspections as assigned.

Requirements

English skills must be proficient to understand, read, write and speak English
Must be able to work 12-hour variable shifts, including weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
Experience working with Microsoft Office Software such as Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to lift up to 60lbs
6 months of cheese operations experience

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
SAP experience
State issued Pasteurizer License (if applicable)
Active/past member of department safety team
Held level 2 or level 3 role in cheese operations
Completion of a cheese short course
Experience as an On the Job Trainer
Has completed or in the process of completing HCC Level 1 Leadership training
Active/past member of department safety team

Responsibilities

Ensure the correct operation and follow all Procedures of the Typical Day assigned equipment.
Ability to identify flows from Milk Vestibules to packaging including completing Product Transitions
Must obtain Pasteurizer License within 12 months of being in role
Ability to troubleshoot and communicate any Plant issues with related equipment and/or Process
Operation of the H.T.S.T.’s in accordance with State and Federal Guidelines. Operation inclusive of: maintaining correct flow, temperature and chart changing.
Understand and maintain the operation and Sanitation of all Typical Day equipment including: CIP(Clean In Place) system, COP (clean out of place systems), Operator Based Maintenance and Pre and post CIP inspections
All In Process Sampling as assigned
To notify/communicate with management/maintenance any problems with equipment or processes that could affect Safety, Food Safety or quality.
Ability to learn and operate computer related processes and controls.
Responsible for proper product safe handling and reforming procedures
Active participation and ownership in your training and development program and associated activities, classes and events, which will be held before, during, after shifts and during scheduled days off.
Help coach and train teammates and participate in on the job, buddy training.
Place high priority on food safety and sanitation by understanding and executing HCC’s food safety and sanitation policies and procedures. This includes communicating any food safety incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates as well as participating in food safety and sanitation root cause analysis and improvement activities when required.
Prioritize safety above all other job duties by having a safety first approach at all times. This includes reporting any safety issues, observations, opportunities to your teams and follow up.