Cheese Technician - Taw Valley

Arla Foods Deutschland GmbH; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global dairy leader is seeking a Cheese Technician to join their processing team in Devon. This role requires a motivated candidate with experience in food processing, responsible for managing manufacturing processes and ensuring food safety. You'll work to enhance dairy production while contributing to a sustainable future in the industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in the food industry.
• Desirable experience in dairy/food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee dairy processing equipment.
• Follow established processes for operational targets.
• Assist in risk analysis and suggest improvements.

Skills

Food processing knowledge

Communication

Motivation

Job description

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A vacancy has arisen for the position of CHEESE TECHNICIAN.

Applicants should apply via the ARLA website.

We are looking for a responsible food processing operative who is interested in embracing a new challenge with a rare and exciting opportunity to join the Cheese Processing team at Taw Valley.

You need to be highly motivated and a great communicator who is happy to work within a small team and critical department of the business.

Position requirement: Reporting to the Operations Team Leader, with a minimum of two years’ experience in the food industry and knowledge of food processes to enable you to make informed process control decisions.

Main duties include:

Administrative/Technical support within the department.

Follows established processes providing day-to-day support necessary to ensure delivery of operational targets.

• Previous dairy/food manufacturing experience would be desirable.
• 12-hour 4 on 4 off day/night shift pattern offering a competitive rate of pay + shift allowance.
• Potential for overtime if required.

Key responsibilities:

Automation and mechanics:

• Uses operator interfaces for machines and processing equipment.
• Acknowledges and addresses the causes of problems.
• Assists in producing functional descriptions.

Manufacturing processes:

• Lead operator overseeing processes and fixing process failures.
• Draws relationships between process parameters and product characteristics.

Process technology:

• Applies knowledge of how process components are activated.
• Interprets events using flowcharts and descriptions.
• Involved in risk analysis and suggests improvements.

CIP and cleaning:

• Evaluates washing and cleaning results.
• Participates actively in the optimisation of the washing/CIP process.
• Follows KPIs for the department.
• Minimizes, manages, and reports losses and defects.

Hygiene:

• Works to minimise exposure to risks.
• Applies knowledge of hygienic design.

Food safety:

• Follows procedures and instructions regarding food safety (HACCP).
• Identifies causes of quality deficiencies and suggests improvements.

Product knowledge:

• Ensures product pass/fail criteria and handles nonconforming products.
• Manages recipes of products and additives used, understanding their functions.

Work environment:

• Contributes to a healthy and safe work environment.

Lean:

• Participates in performance board meetings.
• Contributes to Continuous Improvement.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.