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Minerva Dairy Inc; Minerva (OH); In loco; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Minerva Dairy Inc. is seeking an Entry Level Cheese Vat Operator to join our dairy production team in Minerva, OH. You will monitor and control four enclosed vats using HMI panels, ensuring correct temperatures, timing, and ingredient additions.

You will follow SOPs for cultures, rennet, and calcium chloride, analyze results (temperature, pH, whey drainage), and maintain sanitation with CIP. This 12‑hour rotating shift (2pm–2am) includes every other weekend; overtime may be required to meet

Competenze

• Previous experience in food manufacturing is required; dairy experience preferred.
• Ability to produce accurate results, follow procedures, and uphold quality standards.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a wet environment.

Mansioni

• Operate four enclosed cheese vats using HMI panels to fine-tune the process.
• Review recipes and adhere to SOPs for correct cultures, rennet, and calcium chloride timing.
• Analyze processing results: milk temperature, cook temperatures, ramp rates, pH, whey drainage.
• Participate in Clean-in-Place (CIP) procedures and coordinate with Milk Intake and Downstream/Table teams to manage timing.
• Uphold SQF, HACCP, and OSHA guidelines for a safe, compliant facility.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Operate automated machinery

Basic calculations

Quality standards

Strumenti

HMI panels

Descrizione del lavoro

Key ResponsibilitiesVat Operation: Support the simultaneous operation of 4 enclosed cheese vats, utilizing HMI (Human Machine Interface) panels to fine tune and control the process. Share any downtime or deviations in the processRecipe Adherence: Follow procedure to review recipes and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure correct dosage and timing of cultures, rennet, and calcium chloride.Analyze processing results including:Milk temperatureCook temperatures and ramp ratespH levelsWhey drainageSanitation & CIP: Uphold our quality standards by Participating in Clean-in-Place (CIP) procedures on vats and associated piping.Support and coordinate with the Milk Intake department to ensure raw milk availability and with the Downstream/Table teams to ensure vats are emptied on schedule to prevent backups.Food Safety: Adhere to all SQF, HACCP, and OSHA guidelines to maintain a safe working environment and a food-safe product.ScheduleThis is a rotating 12 hour shift (2pm - 2am) with every other weekend a three day weekend. Weekends are required. Holidays and overtime may be requested to ensure business needs.Pay RateEntry Level - Starting at $22/hourQualifications & SkillsPrevious experience in food manufacturing is required; specific dairy or cheese-making experience is preferred but not required.Ability to produce accurate results, follow procedures, and uphold quality standardsAbility to operate automated machinery and navigate computer/HMI screens.Ability to perform basic calculations for ingredient additions and time tracking.Ability to scrutinize deviations in the cheese-making process.Work Environment & Physical RequirementsPhysical: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb stairs/ladders to access vat ports, and stand/walk for the majority of the 12-hour shift.Environment: Work is performed in a dairy manufacturing facility which may be wet, noisy, and vary in temperature.