OO/HCV Cheesemaker

Foremost Farms USA is one of the largest, leading dairy cooperatives in the United States and major dairy food and ingredients manufacturing business. We represent hundreds of Midwest dairy farmer members located in seven Midwest states, and we produce about 500 million pounds of cheese and 50 million pounds of butter in plants across our network every year. "We Bring Dairy to Life" in eight manufacturing plants across Wisconsin and Michigan and in our headquarters in Middleton (Madison), Wisconsin; and we're looking for employees who are innovative and aim for excellence in our wide variety of production, field and business roles. Join us!

JOB TITLE: OO/HCV Cheesemaker
POSITION TYPE: Full time
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

Starting Pay: $23.08 per hour, increasing to $27.15 per hour after completing 60-day probation.
Earn an additional $2.00/hour shift premium for hours worked between 6:00PM - 6:00AM.

Available Openings:
* Night shift (6:00PM - 6:00AM)
* Weekends and holidays scheduled on a rotating basis.

Join our Appleton Team!

Our facility is located at 1815 West Spencer Street, Appleton, WI 54914

Oversee the cheese-making process to produce a finished product which meets or exceeds the requirements of the customer. Continual monitoring of the production process and clean-up operation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform tests and checks on cheese and interpret data collected.
• Perform manual duties necessary to complete automated cycle, rinse vats, acknowledge sets, pH checks, cook temps, etc.
• Constantly monitor all automated and manual cheese-make functions.
• Make proper adjustments on rennet. Ensure starter/rennet are added to the vat at the appropriate time.
• Perform assigned data entry into Electronic Processing Log (EPL), record keeping and process monitoring functions according to established procedures.
• Monitor silo rotation of milk supply to ensure smooth transition when switching silos of raw milk.
• Maintain proper milk/protein/fat ratio with the FT-1.
• Make appropriate equipment and piping hook-ups.
• Reports and records all deviations from specified operating parameters and critical control points (CCP's), as established by hazard analysis & critical control point (HACCP) and Foremost Farms procedures.
• Maintain proper documentation in various formats of recordkeeping.
• Clean cheese-make equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Effective Cognition:

• Communicate effectively with plant personnel
• Work well independently or as a member of a work group
• Follow verbal work instructions
• Interpret and read information in the English language including safety rules, operatinginstructions and procedure manuals
• Perform basic math functions (adding, subtracting, fractions, etc.)
• Operate human machine interfaces and computers
• Able to tell time on an analog or digital clock

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Able to walk and stand on concrete surfaces for extended periods of time
• Able stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Use hands to flex, grip tools and operate machinery
• Push, pull, lift with arms below waist/at shoulder level/above shoulder level up to 50 pounds
• See close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and able to adjust focus
• Perform work in extreme hot or cold temperatures in a damp environment
• Wear required PPE (e.g., hearing protection, fall protection, bump cap, hair net, safety glasses, chemical handling PPE, etc.)
• Regular workplace presence is required
• Able to work weekends, holidays and extended hours on a rotating schedule

BENEFITS:

Because you and your family matter, Foremost Farms offers some of the best benefits in the Fox Valley. Our comprehensive medical plan includes health, vision, dental, and prescription insurance. Employees pay less than $105/month for single coverage and less than $235/month for family coverage, with low annual deductibles ($250/$500). Other benefits include:

• Paid vacation and holidays (premium pay for holiday work)
• 401(k) with a generous company contribution
• Pension plan
• Flexible spending accountsfor medical and dependent care expenses
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Option: Get paid every day with daily pay
• Referral program
• On-the-job training
• Advancement opportunities!
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

At Foremost Farms USA, we believe that employee diversity brings strength to our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Successful completion of pre-employment screening is required, which could include a drug test, background check, and other verifications or assessments to be sure you will be able to succeed in your position.

Are you ready to Be Foremost?

Apply today at www.foremostfarms.com