Aged Cheese Production Operator - 1st Shift (Bonus $2k)

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Vermont; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is seeking an Aged Cheese Production Worker in Websterville, VT to manage affinage and aging for a range of aged cheese products. You will oversee drying rooms, handle formed cheeses, and prepare them for packaging.

Under supervision of the Creamery Supervisor, you will follow GMPs, safety and quality programs, set up equipment, record measurements, and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions, and possess basic mathematical skills

Responsibilities

• Sets-up and dismantles machines, cleans, and sanitizes prior and after using.
• Coordinates with cheesemakers.
• Makes sure machinery runs efficiently and detects malfunctions when they occur.
• Completes all steps in the draining and forming process.
• Controls the product weight, takes frequent measurements, and adjusts machinery or technique accordingly.
• Takes pH, temperature, moisture on product to control the process.
• Completes cleaning/sanitizing according to schedule and necessity.
• Completes all quality and accounting paperwork.
• Prepares ingredients, records lot # on make sheet and/or accounting sheet.
• Assembles pipes, connects vats, pumps, and other equipment based on process.
• Performs environmental cleaning following company Quality Plan.
• Collects samples for Quality Assurance, as needed.
• Communicates regularly with other departments on specific work processes.
• Report issues and progress to the Quality Assurance Manager, Creamery Manager or Creamery Supervisor.
• Make sure that the cleaning is completed, and work area is tidy before leaving.
• Ensure a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks.
• Adhere to all standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Follow all procedures, GMPs, Safety, Quality, and Sanitation plans.
• Identify and report all potentially non-conforming product and equipment to Supervisor and the Quality Assurance Department.
• Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

18+ years old

Reading & writing

1+ year experience

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Follow specs & directions

Work in fast-paced env

Cold/hot environment tolerance

Job description

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is seeking an Aged Cheese Production Worker in Websterville, VT to manage affinage and aging for a range of aged cheese products. You will oversee drying rooms, handle formed cheeses, and prepare them for packaging.

Under supervision of the Creamery Supervisor, you will follow GMPs, safety and quality programs, set up equipment, record measurements, and maintain a clean, organized work area.