What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cheese Maker - $22.22 hourly position at Prairie Farms?
POSITION:
The Cheese Maker is responsible for overseeing the cheese making process to produce a finished product which meets or exceeds the requirements of cheese standards and those of the customer to include all food safety and quality requirements.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:
- Performs all functions associated with processing milk into cheese within the guidelines of the standard operating procedures (SOP).
- Follows a specific recipe and time constraints to achieve optimum yields.
- Temperature monitoring - Cheesemaker
- pH meter - Cheesemaker
- Titration methods - Cheesemaker
- Sensory and organoleptic evaluation of cheese - Cheesemaker
- Sampling techniques
- Safely and effectively operates pasteurizing equipment.
- Controls cheese culture using time and temperatures with good manufacturing programs.
- Understands the function, application and use of cultures, molds, coagulants, enzymes and milk.
- Knowledgeable in cleaning chemical application and safety.
- Ensures proper knowledge of Critical Control Point.
- Performs sanitation requirements and master sanitation schedules.
- Keeps accurate records of all actions, runs accurate tests and takes accurate samples.
- Cleans and sanitizes equipment according to procedures.
- Documents chemical concentrations.
- Evaluates performance of Cheese Maker Assistants and trains and coaches as needed.
- Assists in any other areas of the manufacturing plant when necessary.
SKILLS & Qualifications:
- Must have a Cheese Maker License with at least 5 years’ experience.
- Must have a minimum high school diploma or equivalent skills by experience.
- Must be able to read, interpret and understand written and oral directions.
- Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies needed.
- Must demonstrate basic math skills to calculate production yields, and understand weights and measures.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and understand and write in the English language.
- Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends.
- Shall have attended a Chemical Safety Training session within the past 12 months.
- Shall have attended GMP, FSMA, Food Defense Awareness, and Allergen Training.
- Shall meet all requirements of the SQF Program.
- Shall comply with all GMP Requirements.
- Shall comply with all requirements for Personal Protective Equipment as defined by appropriate plant procedures.
- Shall comply with all Safety Rules and Policies.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
- Stand or walk for prolonged periods of time.
- Use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms on a repetitive basis.
- Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, push/pull exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds frequently and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
- Requires visual acuity to review written documentations; ability to hear and understand speech.
- There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
There is exposure to a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, and exposure to heat/cold temperature changes.
About the Company:
Prairie Farms
Families Many of us are proud to have multi-generation dairy farms. This means our farms were established and maintained by our parents, grandparents, even great grandparents. Often times, you can visit our farms to find no less than two or three generations pitching in, whether it’s actively milking cows, running equipment such as tractors and feed-mixers, caring for the new calves born on the farm or keeping the crew fed with homemade meals. Communities We are the farmers in your neighborhood, supplying the fresh milk to grocery stores that we, too, shop at. Our communities are important to us, with many of us serving on local school, church or municipality boards and committees. And because this is our home too, we care deeply about the land and water resources, and are dedicated to preserving our natural resources to our best extent. Cow Care We hold ourselves to the highest standards of animal care. Our animals receive specialized diets of forage and grains, often times customized by animal nutritionists. Often times, our cows eat before we do and follow healthier diets than most! When not milking, our cows can be found relaxing in a barn with fresh bedding or in the pasture with access to plenty of clean water and food. Excellent cow care is an expectation. The Prairie Farms Cow Care Program details guidelines that our farmers follow for every calf and cow on their farm. We set the highest standards for care of our cows when it comes to health, facilities and housing, nutrition, equipment and milking procedures. Our farms are evaluated at least once every three years and provided feedback on how they're doing by veterinarians, extension educators, university personnel and our field staff members. The evaluation provides our farmers with the information they need to develop action plans for continuous improvement. The integrity of the program is ensured through third-party verification, which is completed by outside experts. Food Safety As dairy farmers, we must adhere to strict food safety regulations and maintain clean, safe facilities. Equipment is washed and sanitized to meet and exceed safety standards after each milking. Our dedication to happy cows means we will work closely with our veterinarian to use medical intervention when absolutely necessary to improve the health and life of the animal. Should we need to use medical invention, we must follow strict withdraw periods to ensure all antibiotics are out of the cows system prior to using her milk. Our milk is always tested prior to leaving the farm to ensure a quality, safe product ends up in your home. Since 2008, Prairie Farms has adhered to a no-added hormones policy. Technology Just like your favorite device, on-farm technology is constantly changing and evolving. By using technology on our farms, we are able to work more efficiently, safely, and most importantly, keep our cows at a maximum comfort level. Some farmers may use robots to milk, allowing cows to be milked whenever they are ready. Other farmers may track their animal’s activity and health levels with the use of fitness trackers. Every farm is a little bit different, but we all are working to achieve the same goals: quality milk and happy cows. Thank You We know you have many options in the grocery store and you are seeking the best, affordable options for your family. We, the dairy farmers of Prairie Farms, would like to thank you for choosing us, and want to ensure you we are committed to producing some of the healthiest and safest milk in the world.
Company Size:
500 to 999 employees
Industry:
Other/Not Classified
Founded:
0
Website:
https://www.prairiefarms.com/
Salary : $22 - $0
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