Autos PM

Key Responsibilities

• Vat Operation: Support the simultaneous operation of 4 enclosed cheese vats, utilizing HMI (Human Machine Interface) panels to fine tune and control the process. Share any downtime or deviations in the process
• Recipe Adherence: Follow procedure to review recipes and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure correct dosage and timing of cultures, rennet, and calcium chloride.
• Analyze processing results including:
• Milk temperature
• Cook temperatures and ramp rates
• pH levels
• Whey drainage
• Sanitation & CIP: Uphold our quality standards by Participating in Clean-in-Place (CIP) procedures on vats and associated piping.
• Support and coordinate with the Milk Intake department to ensure raw milk availability and with the Downstream/Table teams to ensure vats are emptied on schedule to prevent backups.
• Food Safety: Adhere to all SQF, HACCP, and OSHA guidelines to maintain a safe working environment and a food-safe product.

Schedule

This is a rotating 12 hour shift (2pm - 2am) with every other weekend a three day weekend. Weekends are required. Holidays and overtime may be requested to ensure business needs.

Pay Rate

Entry Level - Starting at $22/hour

Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience in food manufacturing is required; specific dairy or cheese-making experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to produce accurate results, follow procedures, and uphold quality standards
• Ability to operate automated machinery and navigate computer/HMI screens.
• Ability to perform basic calculations for ingredient additions and time tracking.
• Ability to scrutinize deviations in the cheese-making process.
• Work Environment & Physical Requirements
• Physical: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb stairs/ladders to access vat ports, and stand/walk for the majority of the 12-hour shift.
• Environment: Work is performed in a dairy manufacturing facility which may be wet, noisy, and vary in temperature.