Cheesemaker-2nd shift

Dairy Farmers of America; Monroe (WI); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401k

Growth Opportunities

And much more

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. seeks qualified candidates for a cheese production role in Wisconsin. A current Wisconsin license as a Cheesemaker or Trained Pasteurizer Operator is required for consideration.

Position includes a $2,000 signing bonus after 90 days of continuous employment, with benefits such as health coverage, PTO and 401k. Prior production experience and SAP familiarity are valued assets for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Production or general work experience preferred.
• Certification and/or License may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Add ingredients, adjust casein and fat level for each recipe.
• Monitor casein-to-fat ratio to maximize cheese yield.
• Perform CIP on HTST, vats, separators, curd and whey lines as needed and instructed.
• Collect and issue ingredients on SAP.
• Perform change over on silos and tanks as required.
• Report food safety and quality issues to management.
• Maintain safe working conditions and compliance with regulations.
• Follow DFA GMP and corporate food safety, quality, and sanitation rules.

Skills

Follow directions

Teamwork

Record keeping

Fast-paced environment

Math skills

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Production or general work experience

Certification/license may be required

Tools

SAP

Job description

Notice - In order to qualify for this position, all candidates must hold a current license from the State of Wisconsin, Department of Agriculture as a Cheesemaker, or Trained Pasteurizer Operator. Candidates without one of these will NOT be given consideration.

This position offers a $2,000.00 signing bonus after 90-days of continuous employment.

General Purpose

Perform all duties to include the cooking of milk and specified ingredients to make cheese according to recipe. Pasteurize and separate milk to obtain prescribed butterfat content.

We Offer:

• Competitive Wages
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• 401k
• Growth Opportunities
• AND MUCH MORE!!

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Add ingredients, adjust casein and adjust fat level as needed for each recipe
• Monitor the casein-to-fat ratio to maximize the potential cheese yield by determining the proper amount of fat to add to the available protein/casein in the milk
• Perform CIP on HTST, vats, separators, curd and whey lines as needed and instructed
• Collect and issue ingredients on SAP
• Perform change over on silos and tanks as required
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.Other duties may be assigned as required.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Production or general work experienced preferred
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Bilingual Preferred but, not required

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans