Vat Operator - Nights ($30.20/hr.)

Short & Sweet: The vat operator is responsible for the cooking, mixing, and monitoring of the cheese make process.

Schedule: 

• 12 HOUR SHIFT
• 5:30 PM - 6:00 AM
• 2, 2, 3 rotation
• 24/7/365/Weekends/Holidays

General Outline of Duties:

• Operate the HTST, vats and CIP system for eight vats simultaneously in a fast paced environment

• Communicate clearly with the Quality Department, Cheese Production Operators and department management

• React quickly and adjust / troubleshoot equipment to maintain product specifications

• Legibly complete the Make Sheet

• Take samples of milk, curd and whey at scheduled times

• Understand cheesemaking procedures (i.e.: soft sets, poor acid development, weak curd, and starter problems)

• Follow proper agitator RPM’s

• Perform all necessary checks / calibrations including metering starter and thermometers at designated times

• Recognize and communicate potential deviant situations

• Start up and shut down HTST

• Maintain the plant production schedule

• Apply lockouts to equipment as required

Qualifications:

Minimum

• Demonstrated ability to complete work assignments with high degree of accuracy
• The ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Must be 18 years old
• Must be able to support 24/7/365/weekends/holidays
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs from floor to mid-chest and climb stairs hourly

Preferred

• Prior cheese and/or dairy foods manufacturing experience
• Prior chemical or laboratory experience
• Familiarity with SAP or other manufacturing software system working with touch screens