Cheesemaker-2nd shift

La Vaquita Cheese; Monroe, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401k

AND MUCH MORE!!

Job summary

La Vaquita Cheese is seeking a Cheesemaker in Wisconsin. The role covers cooking milk and ingredients to make cheese according to recipe, pasteurization, and maintaining fat content to meet quality specs. Must operate SAP for ingredient handling and adhere to DFA GMP and safety standards.

A current Wisconsin cheesemaker or trained pasteurizer license is required. We offer competitive wages, PTO, holidays, 401k, and more. A $2,000 signing bonus is paid after 90 days of continuous employment.

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 instructed.
• Collect and issue ingredients on SAP.
• Record changes and ensure compliance with safety and GMP.

Skills

Follow directions

Teamwork

Record keeping

Fast-paced

Math skills

Bilingual (Preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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
• 401k
• 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.

Requirements

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

Pay Range

$30.00

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