Cheesemaker-Licensed

LaVaquita; Monroe (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

LaVaquita in Wisconsin is seeking a cheese production operator on the first shift. Candidates must hold a Wisconsin Cheesemaker's License or Pasteurizer Operator's license, or have relevant experience. A $2,000 signing bonus is offered after 90 days of continuous employment.

Responsibilities include cooking milk and ingredients, pasteurization, separating milk, and ensuring proper fat content as per recipes. SAP is used to manage ingredients, with GMPs and safety standards enforced.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow directions and carry out instructions.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to perform basic arithmetic in all units of measure.

Responsibilities

• Add ingredients, adjust casein and fat levels per recipe.
• Monitor casein-fat ratio to maximize cheese yield.
• Perform CIP on HTST, vats, separators, curd and whey lines as needed.
• Collect and issue ingredients on SAP.
• Perform changeovers on silos and tanks as required.
• Report food safety and quality issues to management.
• Maintain safe working conditions and compliance with regulations.
• Follow GMPs and company regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation standards.

Skills

Follow directions

Teamwork

Record keeping

Fast-paced environment

Math skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Production or general work experience

Certification/license may be required

Tools

SAP

Job description

Note - In order to be considered for this position, candidates MUST hold a current Cheesemaker's License from the State of Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, or a Pasteurizer Operator's license, or a combination of license/experience. Candidates without relevant experience will NOT be considered. This is a FIRST shift position.

$2,000 Signing Bonus offered 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.

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
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range

26.00

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