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Batch Maker/ Process Operator

Casa Grande, FL 33433

Posted: 02/04/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Production Job Number: 629135 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

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In business for over 120 years and as the 3rd largest cream cheese manufacturer in the US, . We are an SQF Level 3 certified manufacturer. Our Client award-winning products are used and loved by industrial, institutional, foodservice, private label, supermarket, and club store accounts across the United States and in numerous international markets.

Job Overview:
At our company, our valued Process Operators play a crucial role in crafting, pasteurizing, and homogenizing our renowned cream cheese, known for its exceptional quality worldwide. As the initial step in our cheesemaking process, Process Operators hold a vital position in ensuring the production of premium cheese products. Operating in a fast-paced environment, they demonstrate outstanding prioritization skills while upholding the highest standards of quality, even when dealing with high-volume production.

Major Duties, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities:
  • · Make Cream Cheese (Direct Set, Cultured etc.), Mascarpone, Low-Fat Cream Cheese, Tofutti, Yogurt, Greek and other cheeses while adhering to Standard Operating Procedures, HACCP Guidelines and Good Manufacturing Procedures.
  • · Determine powders and other ingredients necessary to make cheese using a formula provided on computer. Retrieve, measure, and return ingredients as needed.
  • · Verify receipt, butterfat % and weight of cream, milk, and/or cream cheese mix.
  • · Perform Babcock Test and T.A.(titratable acidity) test.
  • · Blend, Pasteurize, Homogenize, Acidify, pH and pack all Cream Cheese products.
  • · Maintain all Homogenizer seals and oil levels at all times.
  • · Complete all manual and computerized production records including recording ingredients used, lot numbers, batches produced, etc.
  • · Assist with maintaining inventory of ingredients and packaging for co-pack products by alerting Cream Supervisor and Purchasing when levels are getting low.
  • · Organize and clean work area on a continual basis following any clean up schedules provided.
  • · Assist General Manager with new product development, as requested.
  • · Change homogenizer seals and perform preventative maintenance on positive pumps and all other related equipment.
  • · Assist in the cleaning of equipment for kosher products
  • · Must be proficient at handling multiple tasks on a consistent basis.
  • · Follow and assist with the updating of Standard Operating Procedures, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Guidelines, GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), safety policies, and all other company policies.
  • · Assist team in improving quality and efficiency through continual development of operational techniques that minimize product waste and maximize product quality.
Ideal Qualifications:
  • · Manufacturing batch making experience preferred.
  • · Dairy Manufacturing experience preferred.
  • · Manufacturing experience required.
  • · Attention to detail.
  • · Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
  • · Ability to lift over 50lbs on a regular basis.
Benefits built for you:
Our people are the heart of our business, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired, and appreciated at work.
Employee Benefits:
  • Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave and holidays), 401k with up to 6% company match, Tuition Reimbursement and so much more.
  • Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
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