Autos PM

Minerva Dairy; Ohio; In loco; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Minerva Dairy is seeking an entry-level manufacturing technician to support the operation of four enclosed cheese vats. You will use HMI panels to fine-tune processes, follow SOPs for culture and rennet dosing, and monitor temperatures, pH, and whey drainage.

The role requires physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in a dairy facility, and be willing to rotate 12-hour graveyard shifts with weekend work. Prior dairy exposure is a plus but not mandatory.

Competenze

• Prior experience in food manufacturing is required; dairy or cheese-making experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to produce accurate results, follow procedures, and uphold quality standards.
• Ability 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.

Mansioni

• Operate and monitor 4 cheese vats using HMI panels to fine tune the process.
• Review recipes and SOPs to ensure correct cultures, rennet and calcium chloride dosing and timing.
• Monitor milk temperature, cook temperatures, ramp rates, and pH; analyze processing results.
• Participate in Clean-in-Place (CIP) procedures and sanitary practices.
• Coordinate with Milk Intake and Downstream teams to keep vats on schedule and ensure food safety standards.

Conoscenze

Food manufacturing

Dairy production

HMI operation

Automation

Time calculations

Deviation analysis

Formazione

High School Diploma

Strumenti

HMI panels

Descrizione del lavoro

Autos PM# Autos PMMinerva, OH 44657## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftGraveyardEducation LevelHigh SchoolTravel PercentageNoneCategoryManufacturing## Description**Key Responsibilities*** Vat 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 process* Recipe 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 temperature* Cook temperatures and ramp rates* pH levels* Whey drainage* Sanitation & 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.**Schedule**This 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 Rate**Entry Level - Starting at $22/hour## Qualifications**Qualifications & Skills*** Previous 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 standards* Ability 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 Requirements* Physical: 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.