Cheese Vat Operator - 12h Rotating Shifts, $22/hr

Minerva Dairy Inc; Minerva (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Operate automated machinery

Basic calculations

Quality standards

Tools

HMI panels

Job description

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