11pm Shift General Purpose: Monitor and assist with the process of cooking and molding of cheese curds. Work with lab department to meet customer's expectations of cheese product. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Adjust …
Skills: Cheese Cooking, Molding, Temperature Control, Production Logging, CIP Process
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Full-time
high school
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Employer Match, Life Insurance, AD&D
Posted 16d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Monitor and assist with the cooking and molding of cheese curds to meet customer expectations. Responsible for adjusting temperatures, maintaining production logs, and ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation requirements.
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and basic math skills are required. Candidates must be able to follow safety and GMP programs and work safely around chemicals and moving equipment.
Full job description
11pm Shift
General Purpose: Monitor and assist with the process of cooking and molding of cheese curds. Work with lab department to meet customer's expectations of cheese product.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Adjust temperatures cheese cook temps as needed for different recipes
Mold cheese to proper weights and shapes
Adds correct amount of smoke flavoring to vats as required
Grind and add rework to the tables
Change molds as needed
Submit sample for lab testing
Complete production logs accurately
Ensure correct vat separation from the cooker to the brine
CIP the cooker
Performs table operator duties and covers them for lunch and breaks
Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
Responsible for monitoring and taking corrective actions when necessary for a critical control point as part of the plant HACCP plan
Ensure that all documentation is done correctly and turned in promptly
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
Pay
Competitive pay - $24.00 per hour based on experience
Rate includes $1.00 shift differential for hours worked between 6 PM and 6 AM
Paid Overtime
BENEFITS
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k Employer Match
Life Insurance – Company Paid
AD&D, STD and LTD - Company Paid
144 hours of Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED, preferred but not required
Must have basic math skills
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must participate in the safety observation program
Must follow all safety, GMP, CI, and HACCP programs
Must be able to work safely around chemicals and moving equipment
Must be able to maintain work area up to 5S standards
Farmer-owned, we are focused on securing markets and increasing value to our members throughout the entire dairy chain.
Industry
Dairy Product Manufacturing
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
1998
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
LinkedIn followers
114,034
Total funding
$45M
At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners.
As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more.
We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA.
We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions.
At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation.
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.
Offices: 1405 N. 98th Street, Kansas City, KS 66111, US
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