Cheese Plant Operator (Nights)

Job Type:RegularThe Cheese Plant Operator works rotating job duties with other workers in the cheese plant. This position has a working knowledge of the operation of the DMM, RMC’s, salters, cookers and brine room and is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment in these areas. The Cheese Plant Operator understands and adheres to all safety and quality guidelines and attends any scheduled team meetings.People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact. At Agropur, every role exists to deliver concrete results. What matters is real impact, not the volume of activity. An environment that allows you to focus on what truly matters:Starting Rate: $27.56/hour$1.50hr more on night shiftTwo pay increases in the first year up to $1.00Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 401(k) with up to a 7% company match 3 Weeks PTOPaid holidays and 2 floating holidaysAdvancement OpportunitiesTuition ReimbursementHealthy work/life balanceShift time- 2/2/3 Nights 6pm to 6amYour role in achieving results: Brine RoomUnderstand all the controls in the brine room, PLC, and operation of the equipment.Understand the operation and CIP of the Brine UF system.Fill brine cages with cheese and keep track of vats; accurately record each vat on the cage log.Check and clean all filters at least once per shift.Test the salinity of the brine and accurately record.Scrape cheese and fat from the system and dispose of properly.Help the packaging person in the brine room as needed.Keep all hoses rolled up, tools stored properly, clean and sanitize as necessary.DMM OperationUnderstand all the controls on the PLC, and operation of the equipment.Ensure all pipes and fittings are hooked up properly and equipment is ready for production.Ensure the proper cheese recipe is selected.Check and accurately record cheese PH per guidelines.Periodically inspect to ensure cheese is not stringing.Effectively communicate with team members on cheese and operations.Assist in reworking cheese as needed.At the end of production help with clean up, rinsing down, and hooking up for CIP.Keep the outside of the equipment clean and change gaskets as needed.Cooker, salter, and RMC OperationUnderstand all the controls of the cooker, salter, and RMC, PLC, and operation of the equipment.Understand how to clean all the equipment properly.Ensure cookers are hooked up for production and ready to receive cheese.Watch the cooker and cheese condition as it exits the cooker; ensuring that it is properly melted and has good stretch.Monitor the RMC and cooker; ensuring temperatures are adjusted properly and Loaf sizes a...