Cook / Molder Operator

Dairy Farmers of America

Date: 5 days ago
City: Turlock, California
Contract type: Full time
11:00 PM - 7:30 AM & Rotating Days Off

General Purpose: Monitor and assist with the process of cooking and molding of cheese curds. Work with lab department to meet customer's expectations of cheese product.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

  • Adjust temperatures cheese cook temps as needed for different recipes
  • Mold cheese to proper weights and shapes
  • Adds correct amount of smoke flavoring to vats as required
  • Grind and add rework to the tables
  • Change molds as needed
  • Submit sample for lab testing
  • Complete production logs accurately
  • Ensure correct vat separation from the cooker to the brine
  • CIP the cooker
  • Performs table operator duties and covers them for lunch and breaks
  • Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
  • Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
  • Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
  • Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
  • Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
  • Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
  • Responsible for monitoring and taking corrective actions when necessary for a critical control point as part of the plant HACCP plan
  • Ensure that all documentation is done correctly and turned in promptly
  • The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Pay

  • Competitive pay - $22.05 to $28.06 per hour based on experience
  • Rate includes $1.00 shift differential for hours worked between 6 PM and 6 AM
  • Paid Overtime

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k Employer Match
  • Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • AD&D, STD and LTD - Company Paid
  • 144 hours of Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Sign On Bonus $1,500.00

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Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED, preferred but not required
  • Must have basic math skills

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Must participate in the safety observation program
  • Must follow all safety, GMP, CI, and HACCP programs
  • Must be able to work safely around chemicals and moving equipment
  • Must be able to maintain work area up to 5S standards
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

$22.05 to $28.06 per hour
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