The Starter Operator has overall responsibility for the manufacturing of bulk starters and sanitation duties related to the Milk Separator, Pasteurizer and Starter systems. This position is closely involved in the daily cheese making process.
Who we are:
Sartori, a fourth-generation family-owned company, has proudly produced award-winning, artisan cheese for customers worldwide since 1939! Rooted in Plymouth, Wisconsin, Sartori’s emphasis on a high-quality and handcrafted approach to cheesemaking is a timeless family tradition.
When you come to work at Sartori, you don’t just join a Company you join a Family – one great team, devoted to the people producing the best cheese in the world. You are our most valuable resource; therefore, we are committed to a goal of 100% internal promotion – simply because we are dedicated to the professional development of our Team. In 2020 alone, we had 110 internal promotions.
Why work at Sartori?
- Up to 7 days of paid time off after 90 days
- Shift Premiums for 2nd, 3rd, and Weekend
- Holiday Pay
- Comprehensive Health Insurance with Low Premiums and Deductibles for Health, Vision, Dental, and Life.
- Profit Sharing
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Clean uniforms provided at no cost to you. In addition, we reimburse team members for safety boots, insoles, and prescription safety glasses.
- Employee Assistance Program provides confidential 24/7 support, resources, and referrals for every aspect of work and personal life at no cost.
- A variety of committees for our team members to join and share their ideas.
- Wellness focused – We deliver fresh veggies in summer months for our team members to try and share with their family. We have weekly fruit deliveries for our team member to enjoy during their workday!
- Onsite Gym for Team Members
- Mobile wellness app – earn points while you exercise and choose from a variety of gift cards from your favorite stores!
- Company sponsored events for team members and family!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned
- Sanitizes and sets up cheese make and related equipment.
- Responsible for daily start-up of cheese make process and operating cheese make vats and related equipment.
- Prepares piping for milk silos and documents silo activity.
- Operates HTST Pasteurizer according to regulatory standards and plant work instructions.
- Operates a Milk Separator to control standardization of pasteurized milk.
- Operates cream pump and cooler to ensure a quality sweet cream product.
- Operates milk and cheese testing equipment, including, but not limited to, a Milko-Scan, Food Scan and pH meter to ensure product is within specifications.
- Operates a multi-tank CIP system.
- Operates cheese make vats and related equipment, including panel view type computer controls.
- Ensures proper set-up of starter lines. Also responsible for CIP of starter tanks as needed.
- Responsible for following all cheese make related procedures, including but not limited to; controlling set temperature, set times, cutting the curd, cook temperatures, cook times, ingredient addition and lot tracking.
- Performs pre-operation inspection of vats, tables, and other cheese make equipment prior to cheese make processes and taking proper corrective action.
- Monitors cheese make processes and performs adjustments for variations in milk supply, starter activity, mechanical breakdowns and other production considerations.
- Anticipate needs, organizes duties, troubleshoots and problem solves.
- Monitors and analyzes cheese and milk chemistry results and works with supervision to make adjustments to the cheese make process in order to keep cheese make within specifications.
- Communicates production issues with all factory personnel including co-workers, supervisors and maintenance to make sure all phases of the cheese make process are properly completed.
- Records the cheese make data using a computerized data collection device, written documentation and circle chart recorders.
- Coordinates the repair and maintenance of cheese make equipment with supervision and maintenance department when necessary.
- Anticipates needs, organizes duties, troubleshoots, and problem solves.
- Performs set-up and maintenance on Milko Scan according to company procedures.
- Assists table operator in moving table equipment, set-up, and stocking of cheese throughout the shift.
- Complies with all company Safety, HACCP and GMP policies
- Immediately reports any food safety or quality issues to management or other individual authorized to initiate action.
NON ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- May be required to contact replacement personnel if needed.
- Cross-trained in Starter Operations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Sometimes Hot & Humid
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency, preferred.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
ABOUT YOU!
- You enjoy working on a team.
- You are self-motivated and reliable.
- You take pride in your work and coming in to work on time.
- You are adaptable and an effective learner.
Job Type: Full-time
Starting Pay: $20.20 per hour with potential increase after probationary period
2nd Shift Premium: $2.00 per hour
Retention Bonus: $1500
Schedule: 2-2-3 Rotating Schedule (4pm-4am)
Work Location: Plymouth, WI