**Job Description** General Purpose Perform all duties to include the cooking of milk and specified ingredients to make cheese according to recipe. Pasteurize and separate milk to obtain prescribed butterfat content. **We Offer:** + **Competitive Wages** + **Paid Time Off** + **Paid Holidays** + **Comprehensive Health Benefits** + **401k** + **Growth Opportunities** + **AND MUCH MORE!!** Job Duties and Responsibilities + Add ingredients, adjust casein and adjust fat level as needed for each recipe + Monitor the casein-to-fat ratio to maximize the potential cheese yield by determining the proper amount of fat to add to the available protein/casein in the milk + Perform CIP on HTST, vats, separators, curd and whey lines as needed and instructed + Collect and issue ingredients on SAP + Perform change over on silos and tanks as required + Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately + Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues + Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements + 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. **Requirements** Education and Experience + High school diploma or equivalent preferred + Production or general work experienced preferred + Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Able to follow directions and carry out instructions + Able to effectively work in a team environment + Able to legibly write entries for record keeping + Able to work in a fast-paced environment + Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals + Bilingual Preferred but, not required An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans **Pay Range** $30.00