Cheesemaker-Licensed

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.

· 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

· High school diploma or equivalent preferred

· Production or general work experienced preferred

· Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

· 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