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At Emmi Roth, we're passionate about creating exceptional cheeses. As a leader in the specialty cheese industry, we blend traditional craftsmanship with innovation. Our commitment to local sourcing and quality makes us a trusted brand in the food industry.

Joining Emmi Roth means becoming part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and a shared dedication to excellence. You'll have the opportunity to work with some of the finest cheeses in the world while contributing to a company that prides itself on both heritage and progress. If you're passionate about food, craftsmanship, and making an impact, we'd love for you to be a part of our journey!

Summary:

Standardizes and pasteurizes milk for cheese production. May receive milk for intake. Provide training for the Pasteurizer Apprentices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Train Pasteurizer Apprentices and Pasteurizer Operators
• Troubleshoot problems with equipment
• Schedule whey and cream trucks and bytec waste removal
• Standardize and pasteurize milk for the cheesemaking process
• Separate and filter whey
• Clean the HTST equipment
• Communicate with Head Cheesemaker, Quality Manager, and Production manager on product issues
• Utilize the JD Edwards system for inventory
• Attend staff and department meetings
• Actively participate on EOE Teams that improve workplace safety, reduce waste and improve factory efficiency
• May be required to work overtime if deemed necessary with occasional weekend work.
• Performs all other duties as assigned
• Report any and all injuries to your supervisor or manager at the time of injury.
• Complete all required training in a timely manner
• Adhere to ERU food safety policies and all government food safety and sanitation regulations (ex. FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA)

May

• Assist with milk intake

• Schedule the Pasteurizer Apprentices and Pasteurizer Operators

Qualifications, Skills, Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

• HTST Pasteurizer Certified

• Process flow knowledge of cheesemaking, prep, and packaging

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers

• Basic computer skills including e-mail, word processing, and spreadsheets

• Experience with JD Edwards software

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work with automated equipment

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize under pressure

• Ability to work in cross-functional teams

• History of good attendance

• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills

• Detail-oriented nature

• Ability to work with limited supervision

• No travel required

Physical Requirements
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

The Pasteurizer Operator may have to spend up to 8 hours standing, bending, twisting, turning, using arms and hands for reaching, throwing, handling, and manipulating objects, lift items weighing up to 70 pounds (buddy lift if needed), need to climb up and down ladders, scaffolds and other climbing devices, be able to see naturally or with correction, to safely perform designated tasks.

Work environment
The plant floor is a busy facility. The Pasteurizer Operator will have exposure to a high level of constant noise that may make it difficult to concentrate. The plant conditions are wet and humid with occasionally slippery floors. The Pasteurizer Operator will need to be able to work with food grade chemicals required for proper daily sanitation of all equipment.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits
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