Cheesemaker Helper 2

Specialty Cheese Company, Inc.; Reeseville (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Cheese Company, Inc. is seeking entry-level The Cheesemaker Helpers to assist Cheesesemakers and the production team across all production steps. A can-do attitude, respect, and teamwork are essential as you follow company policies and procedures.

You will work on the Make Room with supervision from Production Supervisors and Leads, and with guidance from managers. Physical ability to lift up to 70 lbs, stand for extended periods, and readiness to learn are required.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused approach and teamwork.
• Safety awareness and SOP/SSOP training.
• Ability to follow written procedures and directions.

Responsibilities

• Clean and set up cheese forms or molds and related equipment.
• Stir cheese vats using shovels or equipment.
• Sanitize areas and equipment in the Make Room.
• Flip cheese in forms on tables at the correct times.
• Move cheese curd between vats and forms.
• Assist in brine tank prep and brined cheeses.
• Add colorants and ingredients to vats as needed.
• Load/unload 40 lb forms (up to 70 lb) to presses and pallets.
• Operate Cheese Presses, Grinders and Elevators.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary work environment.
• Report equipment or product issues promptly.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Customer focus

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Communication

Education

No specific requirements

Job description

The Cheesemaker Helpers are responsible for assisting our Cheesemakers and the rest of our production team at all steps of the production process. Individuals should have a can-do attitude and be ready to work with the team with respect and kindness to complete our production goals. Employee must follow all policies and procedures set by the company.

Reporting relationships:

• Directly supervised by the Production Supervisors and Leads for their shift and side of the Make Room.
• Indirectly supervised by the Licensed Cheesemaker/Production Manager and the Operations Manager

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Clean and set up cheese forms or molds as well as any related equipment.
• Stir cheese vats using shovels or specialized equipment.
• Perform sanitation of various parts of the Make Room utilizing specialized equipment.
• Flip cheese in forms on tables at the appropriate times
• Transfer cheese curd from initial vat to finishing vat or forms, either manually or by using specialized equipment.
• Assist in the preparation of brine tanks and the brined cheeses.
• Assist in the addition of colorants and other ingredients to the cheese vats.
• Loading and unloading filled 40 lbs. forms, which may weigh up to 70 lbs., into and from the Cheese Presses onto pallets or tables.
• Operate Cheese Presses, Grinders and Cheese Elevators
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment, including all common areas of the company.
• Report issues with equipment or with product to the management team as soon as possible.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Education:

• No specific educational requirements

Experience:

• Position is entry level, no previous experience required.
• Past experience in either a manufacturing environment or in food service of any kind is preferred.

Licensure Requirements

• None

Physical Requirements:

• This position is performed standing. Individual must be able to stand for at least 4 hours consecutively.
• This position requires that the individual lift objects which weigh up to 70 lbs regularly, including above waist height.
• This position is performed in an environment where the individual can be exposed to hazardous chemicals. Employee will be provided with adequate training before performing tasks which involve chemicals.
• This position is performed in an environment where slips, trips and falls may be a hazard. Employee will be required to maintain adequate footwear provided by the company.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Customer focused – demonstrates an ability to meet the expectations of customers
• Values – demonstrates honesty and rock solid integrity
• Safety – demonstrates a concern for personal safety and the wellbeing of others
• Ability to follow written procedures and written/verbal direction
• Safety, Chemical Safety, SOP, SSOP and GMP Training
• Actively follows and understands all Food Safety and Quality related expectations of the Company.
• Proactive – takes action to meet the needs of the customers
• Communication – ability to speak and write ideas effectively
• Teamwork – works effectively with all employees