ALN Cheese DMC Operator C 3

Leprino Foods Company • Allendale Charter Township, MI

6d

About The Position

The DMC Operator is responsible for monitoring the DMC, Pre-Heat Tank, and the Finesavers.

Requirements

• Must be able to perform basic mathematical functions.
• Must be able to read and write to understand standard operating procedures.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be able to support 24/7/365 operation including weekends and holidays
• Must be able to lift 43 lbs from knee to mid-chest and climb stairs hourly

Responsibilities

• Controls the mat thickness for consistency by adjusting belt speed, side panels, and vat curd pumps
• Obtains samples to monitor moisture and pH levels, including using a pH meter
• Performs nightly shut-down procedure to prepare for CIP process
• Controls process by adjusting dwell time, temperature, curd density, and water addition
• Monitors and trouble shoots process to prevent high fat loss, high fines loss, under melt or over melt functionality, and scrap loss
• Obtains samples to measure solids using a refractometer
• Performs CIP process on tanks between each product code
• Measures the amount of fines using a cone test
• Changes screens regularly to clean and sanitize
• Transfers screens to Clean Out of Place (COP) tank
• Provides relief during breaks for Mixer Operator
• Hoses down floor and equipment
• Applies lockouts to equipment as required

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• 401K & Profit Sharing
• Monthly Production/Safety Bonuses
• Pet, legal, & other additional insurance packages available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed