Cheesemaker Helper

The Cheesemaker Helpers are responsible for assisting our Cheese makers and the rest of our production team at all steps of the production process. Individuals should have a can-do attitude and be ready to work with the team with respect and kindness to complete our production goals. Employee must follow all policies and procedures set by the company.

• Directly supervised by the Production Supervisors and Leads for their shift and side of the Make Room.
• Indirectly supervised by the Licensed Cheesemaker/Production Manager and the Operations Manager

• Clean and set up cheese forms or molds as well as any related equipment.
• Stir cheese vats using shovels or specialized equipment.
• Perform sanitation of various parts of the Make Room utilizing specialized equipment.
• Flip cheese in forms on tables at the appropriate times
• Transfer cheese curd from initial vat to finishing vat or forms, either manually or by using specialized equipment.
• Assist in the preparation of brine tanks and the brined cheeses.
• Assist in the addition of colorants and other ingredients to the cheese vats.
• Loading and unloading filled 40 lbs. forms, which may weigh up to 70 lbs., into and from the Cheese Presses onto pallets or tables.
• Operate Cheese Presses, Grinders and Cheese Elevators
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment, including all common areas of the company.
• Report issues with equipment or with product to the management team as soon as possible.
• Other tasks as assigned.

• No specific educational requirements

• Position is entry level, no previous experience required.
• Past experience in either a manufacturing environment or in food service of any kind is preferred.

• None

• This position is performed standing. Individual must be able to stand for at least 4 hours consecutively.
• This position requires that the individual lift objects which weigh up to 70 lbs regularly, including above waist height.
• This position is performed in an environment where the individual can be exposed to hazardous chemicals. Employee will be provided with adequate training before performing tasks which involve chemicals.
• This position is performed in an environment where slips, trips and falls may be a hazard. Employee will be required to maintain adequate footwear provided by the company.

• Customer focused – demonstrates an ability to meet the expectations of customers
• Values – demonstrates honesty and rock solid integrity
• Safety – demonstrates a concern for personal safety and the wellbeing of others
• Ability to follow written procedures and written/verbal direction
• Safety, Chemical Safety, SOP, SSOP and GMP Training
• Actively follows and understands all Food Safety and Quality related expectations of the Company.
• Proactive – takes action to meet the needs of the customers
• Communication – ability to speak and write ideas effectively
• Teamwork – works effectively with all employees