Cheesemaker & Production Specialist

Emmi Roth; Platteville (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Emmi Roth in Wisconsin seeks a cheesemaker to coordinate milk intake, set production schedules, weigh ingredients, and oversee quality testing across vats. The role covers shifts and floats to support operations and sanitation throughout cheesemaking.

The ideal candidate has a Wisconsin Cheesemakers License, a solid grasp of cheesemaking processes, and strong math, communication, and teamwork skills; experience with JD Edwards is a plus.

Qualifications

• Wisconsin Cheesemakers License or licensing requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring cheese vats and overseeing the cheesemaking process.
• Set up flow times and vat piece count for daily production.
• Coordinate and communicate with other departments regarding quality and production issues.
• Cleaning and sanitizing the cheese vats and surrounding areas and equipment.
• Measuring and weighing ingredients and cultures for the cheese recipes.
• Assist the Quality Assurance Department in testing equipment and environmental conditions.
• Documentation of cheesemaking process, CIP procedures, quality checklists, and testing results.
• Utilize JD Edwards for inventory management and work orders.
• Attend staff and department meetings.
• Overtime and weekend work may be required.

Skills

Wisconsin Cheesemakers License

Excellent written and verbal skills

Ability to multi-task

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Emmi Roth in Wisconsin seeks a cheesemaker to coordinate milk intake, set production schedules, weigh ingredients, and oversee quality testing across vats. The role covers shifts and floats to support operations and sanitation throughout cheesemaking.

The ideal candidate has a Wisconsin Cheesemakers License, a solid grasp of cheesemaking processes, and strong math, communication, and teamwork skills; experience with JD Edwards is a plus.