Cheesemaker-Licensed

Dairy Farmers of America; Monroe (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a Cheesemaker to perform milk cooking and cheese production on first shift at our Wisconsin facility.

This role requires a Wisconsin Cheese Licenses or Pasteurizer Operator's license; experience preferred. You will monitor fat content, operate CIP, and ensure GMP compliance while maintaining safe working conditions.

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 as needed for each recipe.
• Monitor the 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 any food safety and quality issues to management immediately.
• Maintain GMP and comply with health, safety, and sanitation requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Record keeping

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma

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.

$1,000 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

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