Job Description:
Leprino Foods


Position Title: Vat Operator - Nights ($30.20/hr.)

Shift Type: Full Time

Location: Allendale, MI, US, 49401


Requisition ID: 30385

No of Openings: 1

Job Functions: Production Operations

Description:

Short & Sweet: The vat operator is responsible for the cooking, mixing, and monitoring of the cheese make process.

Schedule:

• 12 HOUR SHIFT
• 5:30 PM - 6:00 AM
• 2, 2, 3 rotation
• 24/7/365/Weekends/Holidays

General Outline of Duties:

• Operate the HTST, vats and CIP system for eight vats simultaneously in a fast paced environment

• Communicate clearly with the Quality Department, Cheese Production Operators and department management

• React quickly and adjust / troubleshoot equipment to maintain product specifications

• Legibly complete the Make Sheet

• Take samples of milk, curd and whey at scheduled times

• Understand cheesemaking procedures (i.e.: soft sets, poor acid development, weak curd, and starter problems)

• Follow proper agitator RPM’s

• Perform all necessary checks / calibrations including metering starter and thermometers at designated times

• Recognize and communicate potential deviant situations

• Start up and shut down HTST

• Maintain the plant production schedule

• Apply lockouts to equipment as required

Qualifications:

Minimum

• Demonstrated ability to complete work assignments with high degree of accuracy
• The ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Must be 18 years old
• Must be able to support 24/7/365/weekends/holidays
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs from floor to mid-chest and climb stairs hourly

Preferred

• Prior cheese and/or dairy foods manufacturing experience
• Prior chemical or laboratory experience
• Familiarity with SAP or other manufacturing software system working with touch screens

Leprino Foods Company utilizes the services of Psychemedics to perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing. Additional information about this process can be obtained at www.psychemedics.com

Leprino Foods requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location.

Leprino Foods Company supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disability/Veteran

Nearest Major Market: Grand Rapids

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