Milk Preparation technician

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

Be the best working for the best. The Milk Preparation Technician 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. The main objective of the position is to optimize production quantities and quality, control product losses, and increase the quality and reputation of the Guggisberg company brand.

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 & Responsibilities:

· 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.

· Monitor and control sanitary conditions of equipment, environment, and personnel through visual inspection, trending results, and Internal Audit scores.

· 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.

· Verify Proper Clean-in-Place (CIP) completion of all silos, Milk handling equipment, and line circuits.

· Control and Monitor the HTST and centrifuges, communicating necessary information to the Cheese Makers.

· Control standardization of raw milk using UF milk to maintain target protein.

· 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Basic skill level in Excel, Word and other Microsoft products.

· Excellent technical ability and aptitude.

· Excellent time management skills.

· Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with a diverse population.

· Ability to learn, apply, and be accountable to regulations and rules, and demonstrate an unwavering adherence to quality and safety.

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
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Food preparation: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19