Evening Cheese Production Technician

dfa; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Employee rewards

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Work for dairy farm families

Job summary

DFA/Kemps is seeking qualified Cheese Operators to batch and process multiple product families, ensuring quality, GMP compliance, and timely completion of daily goals. You will handle finished and raw materials, monitor equipment, and communicate across departments while maintaining clean, safe, and sterile conditions.

The role requires teamwork, accurate record-keeping, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred.
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain familiarity with all applicable cheese making equipment and provide quality inspections on all related items.
• Test, monitor, and batch all products in accordance to established procedures and policies.
• Ensure curd is over and processed as soon as possible to protect curd freshness and texture.
• Maintain communication with other departments, supervisor, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information.
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
• Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• 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

Skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

Computer systems

Fast-paced environment

Clear communication

Following directions

Basic math

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Production/Warehouse experience

Certification/License

Job description

DFA/Kemps is seeking qualified Cheese Operators to batch and process multiple product families, ensuring quality, GMP compliance, and timely completion of daily goals. You will handle finished and raw materials, monitor equipment, and communicate across departments while maintaining clean, safe, and sterile conditions.

The role requires teamwork, accurate record-keeping, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.