Milk Preparation Specialist - Cheese Production

$.50 increase after 6 weeks if you have no absences or tardies during that timeframe!!!

About us

Guggisberg Cheese is a premier manufacturer of Swiss cheese in the US, and one of the largest cheese manufacturers in Ohio. Recognized internationally as a producer of the finest Swiss cheese, Guggisberg sells to retail and wholesale customers in the continental United States and Europe.

Our Sugarcreek facility has been automated with state-of-the-art technology. The facility produces a high volume of industry leading quality cheese.

The Milk Preparation Specialist will be responsible for controlling consistent quality of milk and cream produced by completing the following tasks when necessary: working with Milk Receivers and supervisors regarding quality and composition of milk supply along with controlling and monitoring standardization of Cheese milk and production of cream to meet specifications. This includes but is not limited to full time hours as Milk preparation as well as handling Milk Receiver positions when necessary.

10 hour shifts 4 days a week, rotating shifts with 5 day weekend every three weeks!

Hours: Split Shifts - 2 days of afternoons and 2 days of midnights

Essential Duties & Responsibility

We will train you to do the following with great efficiency:

· Monitor and control the quality of incoming milk for seasonal changes that may cause the need for adjustment in the cheese making process.

· Take instruction from Cheese Makers and adjust Vat Milk composition to maintain recipe specifications.

· Communicate necessary information to Cheese Makers and Evaporator personnel: Flow rate, Milk Separator adjustments, silo change needs, clarifier usage, end filling, CIP times, breakdowns, etc.

· Control standardization of raw milk

· Complete all manual sanitation items for the Raw area and CIP areas. (Hygiene Plan)

· Verify performance of vat compositions vs recipe targets.

· Receive and Document incoming ingredients: Culture, rennet, calcium and color. Keep the ingredient room stocked.

Preferred Skills:

Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Guggisberg Cheese, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Further, Guggisberg, Cheese, Inc. is a drug-free workplace. Mandatory background check and drug screen prior to offers of employment are required.'
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19