Who WE Are

We are a leader in the specialty cheese industry serving our consumers by crafting and importing the best cheeses in the world while caring for our employees and our communities.

Who YOU Are   

You strive for excellence in your area of expertise and are proud to work at a company producing premium products. You are passionate about continuous improvement, enjoy bringing creativity to your work, and are excited to blaze new trails to grow and improve our business. You foster a positive and rewarding workplace culture by valuing flexibility, work-life balance, and team development while inspiring team members to achieve their full potential.

If this sounds like you, we want you to consider joining Emmi Roth!

Summary

Well rounded team member with experience in multiple steps of the cheesemaking process including milk receiving and pasteurization, production and brining, affinage, and packaging and preparation. Has the ability and expertise to work in multiple areas of the plant as directed by Production Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Milk receiving for cheese production. Assist with the HTST process and whey separation and filtering.
• Standardize and pasteurize milk for cheese production.
• Measure and weigh ingredients and cultures for the cheese recipes. Monitor cheese vats and assist in the cheesemaking process.
• Assist in the production of cheese by forming and flipping cheese, preparing cheese for brining, and sanitizing racks and forms.
• Monitor the cheese in cellars for proper aging and perform quality swabbing. Clean and maintain equipment and cheese boards.
• Prepare the cheese for packaging by scraping, spice rubbing, food wrapping, cutting, labelling, hand smearing and painting, or packing.
• Construct and prepare packaging and containers for cheese products and then properly package cheese products prior to distribution.

Qualifications

•          Previous experience working in a cheese making or food manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.
•        The ability to safely operate electric pallet jacks.
•          Ability to read and interpret work instructions.
•          Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.
•          Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality products.
•          Physical stamina to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy objects and standing for extended periods of time.
•          Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
•         Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to change.
•          Ability to work overtime or extend shifts as needed.

Physical Requirements

• The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects and controls.

• Occasionally required to carry up to 40 pounds.

• Incidentally required to climb.

• Constantly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Occasionally push or pull max force of 40 pounds.

• Constantly Reach.

• Constantly required to stand.

• Frequently required to walk, bend, twist, and squat.

• Constantly required to talk and hear.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus naturally or with correction.

Please note that these physical requirements are representative but not exhaustive. The actual physical demands may vary depending on the specific tasks and work conditions within the facility.

(Occasionally = 1-33% of the time; Frequently = 33-66% of the time; Constantly = 66-100% of the time)

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Constantly exposed to a moderate level of noise that may make it difficult to concentrate.

• Constantly exposed to wet, humid with slippery conditions, cold environment.

• Occasionally exposed to food grade chemicals required for proper sanitation.

• Frequently exposed to cheese cultures, ammonia, dust, and cellulose (starch powder)

(Occasionally = 1-33% of the time; Frequently = 33-66% of the time; Constantly = 66-100% of the time)

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhausting list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Management may also request other duties as assigned.

The job description does not constitute a contract of employment, and the employment relationship with the company is at will. Employment with the company may be terminated at any time by the employee or the company for any reason, without notice.

Applicants and employees are encouraged to discuss any specific accommodations required to perform the essential functions of the job, as defined in this job description, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other applicable laws