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This position requires responsibility for the mixer and extruder operations. Through your development as a cheese maker you will have to understand pH impacts vs cheese temperature, touch and feel. Understand up and downstream impacts of the mixer operation; be able to properly communicate with your peers, and leadership. The night shift mixer operation has a heavy focus on sanitation of the equipment. In this position you will have to confirm the equipment and surrounding areas are clean and free of extraneous. Responsibilities Follow pre-start up procedures and inspections

CIP all of the mixers through the extruders

Operate the wet and dry mixers to a level of proper cheese consistency and feel

Control the curd rate to mixer and auger speed

Maintain and record all ingredient application

Navigate and control MES and SAP

Control the addition of wet and dry ingredients

Maintain temperature within proper set points

Monitor condition of gaskets and Teflon coating

Take samples and test pH level

Perform can fill check to verify the accuracy of the flow meter

Ensure correct dwell time in the dry mixer

Identify problems with production equipment and troubleshoot solutions

Provide back-up to brine operator duties

Disassemble equipment for cleaning and make connections for cleaning equipment in place

Understand the operation of the sanitizing system

Perform chemical testing

Any additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Able to read and write

Demonstrated ability to complete work assignments with high degree of accuracy

Must be able to lift 46 lbs from floor to overhead (0" - 72") daily

Must be able to climb stairs hourly Preferred

Prior sanitation experience in a food environment/industry