CHEESEMAKER 1

Position Summary

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain milk temperature.
• Operate pasteurizer and separator.
• Add ingredients to vats.
• Maintain efficiency and meet production schedules.
• Monitor and enforce policies, procedures, and safety rules.

Key Activities

• Cut vats at appropriate times.
• Perform heel time.
• Ensure proper cooking temperature.
• Maintain stir-out time.
• Pre down and pump-over.
• Keep proper eye on body cheese.
• Oversee all shifts until vats are empty.
• Identify and implement measures to improve production.
• Evaluate worker performance.

Performance Metrics

• High-quality finished products with no customer complaints.
• Consistent quality of the manufactured product.
• Dependability and punctuality.
• Knowledge of equipment and chemicals.
• Ability to interpret manufacturing requirements and deadlines.
• Safe work habits.

Necessary Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Active and valid Wisconsin cheesemaker license or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Operational knowledge of cheesemaking.
• Cheese manufacturing experience.

Skills Required

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to follow cheese recipes.
• Ability to read charts, settings, gauges, and thermometers.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of CIP and cleaning methods for facility.

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive pay and growth opportunities.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Competitive benefits (medical/dental/401K).
• Paid time off (vacation/sick/personal).

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work in a food manufacturing environment.
• Adhere to food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards.
• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Work in areas with variable temperatures, machinery noise, and exposure to food ingredients and sanitation chemicals.
• Stand or walk for extended periods.
• Perform repetitive tasks.
• Regularly lift up to 25–35 pounds (occasionally up to 50 pounds with assistance).

V&V Supremo Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Prohibition against discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.
• Equal opportunities for all employees and applicants.