Cedar Valley Cheese Inc. is currently looking for a cheesemaker to join our growing company. The position is full time and a second shift position as well. Once trained and a fulltime employee the shift will be 6:00pm - 3:30am Outlined below are some of the functions of the position.
- Successful completion of pre-employment testing which will include a drug test and a background check.
- Cedar Valley Cheese offers the following.
- Competitive pay
- A second shift shift differentioal bonus
- A 401 k plan
- A minimum annual employee pension contribution of 5%
- Up to seven weeks of paid vacation.
- Potential discretionary annual bonus
- Annual cost of living wage adjustments.
- Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $45,000.00 to $60,000.00 /year
- We also offer flexible time off in addition to the generous vacation plan.
- Maintain efficiency and meet production schedules by effective supervision and utilization of resources.
- Monitor policies, procedures, protocols, good manufacturing practices, and safety rules and regulations are followed by all employees.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. The essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to
- Performing tests according to standardized written procedures, including recording results
- Maintaining documentation as appropriate.
- Regular and punctual attendance and physical presence in the workplace.
- Inspect and prepare milk for cheese production
- Add starter cultures and enzymes to the milk and control the coagulation process
- Monitor the fermentation process
- Ensure that each vat of cheese is made with the correct recipe.
- Perform regular quality control checks to ensure cheese is developing as expected
- Record production data as required
- Assist other production employees with the finishing of cheese
- Maintain settings on pasteurizer and separator and maintain charts.
- Add ingredients to the vats.
- Maintain efficiency and meet production schedules by effective supervision and utilization of resources.
- Monitor policies, procedures, protocols, good manufacturing practices, and safety rules and regulations are followed by all employees.
- Qualifications
- Knowledge of FDA regulations
- Knowledge of HACCP and GMP standards
- You will need to aquire the Wisconsin pasturizer licence
- You will need to aquire and maintain the Wisconsin Cheesemakers Licence
- Key Activities:
- Other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor and/or Operations Manager.Performance Metrics:
- Quality finished products and no customer complaints.
- The successful manufacture and consistency of a quality product.
- Dependability and punctuality.
- Knowledge of equipment.
- Knowledge of chemicals and charts.
- Interprets manufacturing requirements and deadlines.
- Safe work habits.
Necessary Experience:
- High School or equivalent.
- Active & valid WI cheesemaker license
- Operational knowledge of cheesemaking.
- Cheese Manufacturing Experience.
Skills Required:
- Good written and verbal communication skills to lead a team.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Ability to follow cheese recipes.
- Ability to read charts, settings, gauges, and thermometers.
- Problem solving and decision-making skills.
- CIP and cleaning methods for facility.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Cheese Production: 2 years (Preferred)
- QA/QC: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Belgium, WI 53004 (Required)
Work Location: In person
