Brine Room Attendant

Saputo, Inc.; Newman (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Saputo, Inc. in Newman, California, is looking for a Brine Room Attendant. This full-time role involves ensuring the sanitation of the brine room, managing salt levels, and monitoring cheese quality. The ideal candidate will lift up to 60 pounds and perform various physical tasks throughout the shift.

You will work in a dynamic environment that may include exposure to damp and cold conditions. At Saputo, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive work atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 60 pounds.
• Responsible for overall sanitation of the Brine Room.
• Check salinity, brine temperature, and cheese temperature during the work shift.

Responsibilities

• Adding salt to the brine maker.
• Cleaning of all brine filters.
• Fogging brine room during work shift.
• Loading vats into cages.

Skills

Ability to lift 60 pounds

Sanitation management

Food safety awareness

Basic laboratory skills

Job description

## Brine Room AttendantApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Newman, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR64900At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?**Qualifications and/or duties:*** Must be able to lift 60 pounds.* Responsible for overall Sanitation of the Brine Room.* Adding Salt to the Brine Maker.* Cleaning of All Brine Filter’s.* Responsible for accurate Vat separations after RMC.* Check Salinity, Brine temperature and cheese temperature during the work shift.* Help RMC operator change forms, maintain cheese flow to the packing room, maintain brine salinity at 94%.* Clean brine and flume filter’s every 4 Hours; clean flume daily.* Fogging brine room during work shift.* Loading vats into Cages.* Foaming of the Flume and Overhead piping.* Take Vat samples to the Lab.* Clean cages daily.* Release cheese from the pit.* Add salt to cheese in flume as necessary.* Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality.* Any other duties as assigned by management.**Physical Demands**:* Must be able to stoop, kneel, and squat for several minutes at a time.* Must be able to stand on feet for long intervals of time for majority of shift.* Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.* Ability to reach with hands, arms and talk and hear.* Employee is required to stand, walk, and use hand to finger, handle or feel.* Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions, and ability to adjust focus.**Work Environment**:* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts.* Environment is occasionally damp and cold. Acid and chlorine chemicals will be used and may emit fumes into the air.* Floors may be wet and slippery.* Room temperatures will range from 35 degrees F. to an excess of 130 degrees F.The use of safety glasses, ear plugs, rubber gloves, rubber boots, are all necessary in this area. This list includes but is not limited to the mentioned items.Hourly Rate: $24.15In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.