RegularThe Vat/EFV Operator is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the vat process.
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Operate and monitor the combination of pasteurized and standardized milk with cultures and other ingredients.
Monitor the vats filling with milk. Mix and prepare ingredients.
Add various ingredients at appropriate intervals and take samples.
Monitor and log upwards of twenty variables at frequent intervals.
Subjectively evaluate coagulated milk to determine if the set is complete.
Monitor cut, cook and stir processes.
Perform curd transfer.
Spray out vats and dismantle parts for cleaning.
Operate Clean In Place (CIP) cycles.
Troubleshoot and maintain machinery.
Clean and sanitize all parts of horizontal vats department including walls, floors, and equipment.
Understand and comply with all Quality Assurance policies, and immediately report any potential food safety issues to management.
Complete Pre-Operational log before starting production run.
Make proper connections from starter room, cream silo and UF silo for injection.
Add required ingredients into the cheese vat.
Monitor all equipment and recording charts and ensure everything is working correctly and within parameters.
Take milk and whey samples as required.
Monitor pH at pump over and on the tables, adjust starter usage as needed.
Record all required information on the make sheets and in the WonderWare.
Record chemical concentration checks during CIP’s as required.
Return all sample vials to lab after production run.
Perform tasks on Master Sanitation Log as required and record.
Keep standardizing HTST and OO area clean.
Maintain legal pasteurization on milk HTST and cream HTST.
Run milk samples at least once per vat and adjust cream and UF milk addition as needed to ensure desired protein/fat ratio.
Unload UF milk trucks.
Completely and accurately fill out all recording charts.
Complete CIP of milk HTST, vat fill line, starter inject line, cream inject line, UF inject line, cream HTST, cheese vats and all other equipment that was used during previous day’s production run.
As ST silos become empty, rinse residual product to the vat. Set up silo for wash and start CIP.
CIP starter cans as needed.
Understand all CIP circuits and titrate all chemicals involved in CIP programs.
Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
Safety Protocol
Stop any observed unsafe acts, and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
Support safety policies and programs.
