2nd Shift - Cheese Operator

Dairy Farmers of America

Le Mars (IA)

On-site

USD 31,000 - 44,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution*

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays*

Career growth opportunities - we promo

Healthcare benefits

Employee rewards*

Tuition reimbursement*

Uniforms provided

Work for dairy farm families

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is seeking cheese operators in Iowa to perform batching, processing, and quality assurance of various product families while maintaining GMP standards and clean, sterile processes. The role involves producing finished or raw materials, documenting procedures, and coordinating with other departments to meet daily deadlines.

Typical responsibilities include operating cheese equipment, testing products, ensuring curd quality and freshness, and adhering to safety and

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred.
Certification and/or License may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

Maintain familiarity with cheese making equipment and provide quality inspections.
Test, monitor, and batch products according to procedures and policies.
Ensure curd handling and processing to protect freshness and texture.
Communicate with departments and meet daily deadlines.
Ensure paperwork is clear, legible, and complete with required information.
Document information per SOPs and analyze data to improve quality and throughput.
Identify opportunities to improve processes and report food safety issues.
Follow GMP and all regulatory, safety, and sanitation requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

English literacy

Communication

Numeracy

GMP knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

DFA/Kemps has immediate job openings for well-versed cheese operators to perform an array of functions including

Job Summary

DFA/Kemps has immediate job openings for well-versed cheese operators to perform an array of functions including

ensuring optimum quality products through batching and processing of various product families following regulatory standards and ensuring the product and process is clean and sterile.

Cheese Operators will be responsible for processing finished or raw materials, while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and communicating effectively with all departments and meeting daily deadlines.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Maintain familiarity with all applicable cheese making equipment and provide quality inspections on all related items
Test, monitor, and batch all products in accordance to established procedures and policies
Ensure curd is over and processed as soon as possible to protect curd freshness and texture
Maintain communication with other departments, supervisor, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information
Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s
Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
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
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Other duties may be assigned as required

DFA/Kemps is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At DFA/Kemps we are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

Our Cheese Operators Make

$26.98 per hour

SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Benefits

401(k) with company contribution*
Competitive pay
Paid vacation and holidays*
Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Service recognition and employee rewards*
Employee referral program
Tuition reimbursement*
Uniforms provided
Work for dairy farm families

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred
Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Able to effectively work in a team environment
Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
Able to use company computer systems
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to follow directions
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Must be able to read, write and speak English

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