Cheese Operator (Swing, Full-time)

Come join the Tillamook Team, one of the fastest-growing dairy brands in the US, where we Play to Win to create over 200 dairy products in 7 different categories: cheese, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, butter, cream cheese and frozen meals. Our Uncompromising Quality has led us to become the #1 Cheddar, #2 Cream Cheese and #3 Family Size Ice Cream brand, but we’re not stopping there. We’re loading up for our best years to come and want you to join us. 

As a farmer-owned cooperative since 1909, we know that being Good Stewards for our stakeholders and doing a little extra always pays off. We’re looking for team members with a One Team and Genuine Care mindset who are inspired to share the delight of the Tillamook brand with each other and others every day. 

What you will do:

Assist with cheese manufacturing and the cheese department cleaning processes.  Perform HACCP monitoring duties for designated Critical Points (cream, milk, and vat pasteurization and metal detectors) as required per sub-job categories. Maintain proper records, cleaning in place (CIP), and sanitizing procedures.  Monitor and/or record operations in NAV and Wonderware systems.

Here’s a day in life:

Cheese Towers

• Set up towers and sealers for production; operate towers and sealers throughout the production day and control blocks weights
• CIP and sanitizing procedures; tower vacuum pump hookups for production and CIP

Cheese Boxer

• Set up and operate boxer for production; ensure the boxer runs properly throughout the production day
• Ensure proper recipe, date and count is correct;  
• Clean boxer, boxer room, and salt room
• Fill and monitor the salt bins; perform hourly boxer and leaker and salt checks
• Make milk silos changes when necessary

 Cheese Cold Storage 

• Operation of the block cooler and palletizer, and operation and verification of the metal detector
• Obtain proper sample blocks; use of ADC scan gun

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma or GED is required. Previous food production or production/manufacturing experience desired.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word.  Knowledge of ERP systems i.e. NAV is preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors.  Ability to communicate effectively.
• Must be a team player and be able to interact with staff at all levels of the company.  Demonstrate a strong work ethic.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a food manufacturing plant environment. 
• Must be able to be certified to operate a forklift.
• Must be able to stand full shift. 
• Be physically able to regularly and frequently handle both 40-pound blocks of cheese and 40-pound bags of salt.  
• Occasional lifting supplies, moving tools and lifting equipment
• Standing, raising and lowering up to 55# from waist to/from a height of 60"
• Moving tools and equipment
• Lifting and carrying 55# from floor to waist height for 6 feet
• Occasional lifting supplies, moving tools and equipment
• Standing, raising and lowering 55# from/to floor to waist
• Must be able to work a varied schedule with rotating days off (including days and swing shifts -- or graveyard as needed), weekends and holidays. 

Industry leading benefit and reward programs:

We offer outstanding benefits to our employees. For more information, please visit the careers page: www.tillamook.com/careers.

We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion where all employees are heard, valued and feel a sense of belonging.  We rely on different perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures to inform our work, to help us be better as a brand and as an employer and to fuel our success.  We are seeking talent from a wide range of diversity, perspectives, and backgrounds to join our exceptional organization and help us build our future.   

 

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Drug-Free Workplace.   EEO

TCCA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability status (including those related to pregnancy and childbirth), protected veteran status, membership/non-membership in a labor organization, or any other characteristic protected by law.