Brine Team Member 1st Shift

Brine Team Member

The Brine Team Member monitors the brining solution, times the cheese for proper brining, and maintains the brine logs.

• Ensure cheese is placed into the brine after the acidification stage
• Monitor the salinity, temperature, and Ph level of the brine and take corrective action, as needed, to maintain target levels
• Safely and efficiently move products and materials within the facility, following proper handling procedures. Remove the cheese from the brine once proper brine time has been achieved
• Maintain the cleanliness of the tanks and brine room
• Cleans and maintain equipment, tools, and work areas following proper sanitation and cleaning procedures to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Keep accurate records of cheese brining
• Report any and all injuries to your supervisor or manager at the time of injury.
• Adheres to ERU food safety policies and all government food safety and sanitation regulations (ex. FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA)
• Adheres to safety guidelines and complies with all safety protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Attends safety and department meetings and completes all required training in a timely manner.
• Identifies and reports potential safety hazards to ensure a safe working environment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Clean and sanitize cheese racks and forms
• Form and brine cheese according to the daily recipe
• Flip cheese to ensure even knitting of curd
• Confirm piece count of forms on presses and tables

• Previous experience working in a cheese making or food manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality products.
• Physical stamina to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy objects and standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to change.
• Ability to work overtime or extend shifts as needed.
• Ability to work with automated equipment
• History of good attendance
• Good organization and problem-solving skills
• No travel required

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects and controls.
• Occasionally required to carry up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally required to climb.
• Constantly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Frequently push or pull max force of 30 pounds.
• Occasionally push or pull max force of 60 pounds.
• Occasionally Reach.
• Constantly required to stand.
• Frequently required to walk, bend, twist, and squat.
• Constantly required to talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus naturally or with correction.

Please note that these physical requirements are representative but not exhaustive. The actual physical demands may vary depending on the specific tasks and work conditions within the facility.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Constantly exposed to a moderate level of noise that may make it difficult to concentrate.
• Constantly exposed to wet, humid with slippery conditions, cold environment.
• Occasionally exposed to food grade chemicals required for proper sanitation.
• Frequently exposed to odors and air particulates related to the cheese make and aging process.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts & Health Savings Accounts
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short term/Long term disability
• Volunteer time off (VTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet insurance