Cheesemaker Apprentice

At Emmi Roth, we're passionate about creating exceptional cheeses. As a leader in the specialty cheese industry, we blend traditional craftsmanship with innovation. Our commitment to local sourcing and quality makes us a trusted brand in the food industry. Joining Emmi Roth means becoming part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and a shared dedication to excellence. You'll have the opportunity to work with some of the finest cheeses in the world while contributing to a company that prides itself on both heritage and progress. If you're passionate about food, craftsmanship, and making an impact, we'd love for you to be a part of our journey! Summary A cheesemaker apprentice coordinates with milk intake to establish daily production schedules and ensure a smooth workflow, accurately weighs and prepares ingredients and cultures according to each cheese recipe, and supports the cheesemaking process by conducting quality and sanitation testing on cheese vats to uphold product excellence and food safety standards. Duties and Responsibilities Monitor cheese vats and oversee the cheesemaking process Set up flow times and vat piece count for daily production Coordinate and communicate with other departments regarding quality and production issues Cleaning and sanitizing the cheese vats, surrounding areas and equipment Measuring and weighing ingredients and cultures for the cheese recipes Assist the Quality Assurance Department in testing equipment and environmental Documentation of cheesemaking process, ex. Clean In Place (CIP) procedures, Quality checklists, and testing results Utilize the JD Edwards system for inventory management and completion of work orders Attend staff and department meetings Ensure checklists are being completed daily, weekly, or monthly May be required to work overtime if deemed necessary with occasional weekend work. Performs all other duties as assigned Report any and all injuries to your supervisor or manager at the time of injury. Complete all required training in a timely manner Adhere to ERU food safety policies and all government food safety and sanitation regulations (ex.

FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA

) Qualifications, Skills, Education and/or Experience High School Diploma or GED Training for Wisconsin Cheesemakers License (See the Wisconsin Cheesemakers Licensing requirements) Process flow knowledge of cheesemaking, prep, and packaging Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers Ability to complete calculations using fractions, decimals, and percentages Knowledge of the metric system Basic computer skills including e-mail, word processing, and spreadsheets Experience with JD Edwards software Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work with automated equipment Ability to multi-task and prioritize under pressure Ability to work in cross-functional teams History of good attendance Excellent organization and problem-solving skills Detail-oriented nature Ability to work with minimum supervision Benefits Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Basic Life Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance Flexible spending accounts & Health Savings Accounts 401k Retirement Plan Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Employee Assistance Program Short term/Long term disability Volunteer time off (VTO) Tuition Reimbursement We're proud to invest in our team and believe in growing talent from within—qualified internal candidates will be given first consideration for this opportunity. The Best Cheese Moments are

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