Cheesemaker Trainee - Ricotta Production - 2nd shift

Summary: Responsible for the production of high-quality consistent product and correct kettle/processor formulation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Produces high quality products in a consistent manner.

2. Ensures proper volumes of each raw material are entered into the kettles/processors.

3. Ensures proper pH is achieved in all kettles/processors.

4. Appropriately monitors and controls drain speeds.

5. Ensures proper moistures have been reached by checking moisture of every lot prior to sending it to packaging.

6. Maintains all proper documentation including recording charts, cheese-making log sheets, etc.

7. Informs supervisor of any production issues.

8. Ensures proper sampling of raw material, preblend, and whey.

9. Cleans and sanitizes equipment and lines.

10. Ensures homogenizers are at proper pressures.

11. Documents mass meter numbers where necessary.

12. Maintains a clean and sanitary work area.

13. Is aware of and practices Plant's Good Manufacturing

14. Practices (GMP) as well as Good Sanitation Practices (GSP).

15. Upholds all rules pertaining to confidentiality of information regarding Sorrento products and recipes.

Qualifications:

* Previous food manufacturing experience preferred.

* Ability to perform a multitude of tasks.

* Strong communication abilities, written and verbal.

* Knowledge of computer software preferred: Work, Excel, Power Point.

Education and/or Experience:

* High School Diploma/GED required.

* Associate degree in Dairy Science/Chemistry preferred.