Minerva Dairy Inc
Dairy Apprenticeship in Cheese
Job Location
Minerva, OH, United States
Job Description
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
About the Organization
Minerva Dairy
For more than 130 Years, the Minerva Dairy Family has perfected the ability to create unique ingredient cheeses and premium retail butter. Currently owned and operated by the 4th & 5th generations and training the 6th generation.
4th Generation: Phil Mueller
From 1976-2010, Phil ran the Minerva Dairy accomplishing growth and creation of niche recipes. The recipes Phil created for cheese are still used today by our niche customers. Placing Minerva Dairy as THE choice producer that delivers ingredient cheese performance.
5th Generation: Adam Mueller and Venae Watts
The current owners, Venae and Adam, grew up in the business, obsessing over butter and cheese, like the 4 generations before them. While they have put their own spin on things, the process of making butter and cheese hasn't changed. Likewise, they have set the business up for success by raising 12 members of the 6th generation.
Our Vision
As the oldest family-owned creamery in the country, we put our passion and expertise towards continuously sustaining and growing value for our customers, partners, and employees.
Category
Manufacturing
Description
Cheese Technician
Company Information
Organization Name: Minerva Dairy Inc
About Our Organization: Minerva Dairy manufactures cheese and butter with a focus on quality from start to finish. The Minerva Dairy culture cares about our team, customers, farmers, and community. We spread positivity while continuously keeping a learning mindset for improvement. Working with integrity, through responsible actions and sincere relationships to create value added products.
Website: minervadairy.com
FLSA Status: Exempt
Prepared Date: 10-28-2024
Effective Date: 10-28-2024
Hiring Manager Job Title: Cullen Gaskill Cheese Technologist
Job Function: Leadership/Training/Technology
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Employment Status: Full-time Regular
Primary Location: Minerva, OH
Job Summary
The Cheese Technician is responsible for applying the structure of cheese department to recipes, GMP's, testing and quality of the cheese product. The position reports to and works closely with the Cheese Technologist. This position helps communicate the why of the cheese procedures to process techs to ensure the highest level of quality. It expected that the Cheese Technician will continuously give ongoing improvement directions to the Cheese Technologist to maintain and improve on the safety and quality of the cheese department. This position works closely with the Cheese Technologist and assists in training and supporting the cheesemaking staff. Excellent communication and active listening skills are needed to be able to give directions to team members.
Education and Experience
• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment
• Experience working in a Lab environment
• Successful history of implenting and maintaing manufacturing processes.
• Certificaitons - HACCP
Knowledge
Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Communication - Knowlege of the differnet ways individuals lean to communicate structural training.
Skills
Basic Skills
Work Context
Communication - Communicate changes in SOP, PPE and GMP while working on the job.
Role Relationships - Support collaboration with in and outside the department.
Responsibility for Others - Responsible for communicating with team members the cheese procedures.
Conflictual Contact - Reduce conflict in the department by referencing the cheese procedures and company structure.
Work Setting - This job is on the floor in a food manufacturing process controll setting.
Environmental Conditions- Exposer to heat and cold temperatures not regulated by AC or heating systems.
Job Hazards - The job requires the ability to lift fifty# and maneuver stainless steel multi-floor levels.
Body Positioning - The job requires standing and walking throughout the workday.
Work Attire - Non-slip shoes and uniforms.
Impact of Decisions - The decision making and impact of this job directly reflects updates in procedures and SOP's.
Routine versus Challenging Work - The position is 60% routine and 40% challenging work.
Competition - The ability to collaborate diminishes competition for all involved.
Pace and Scheduling - Set rotation 12-hour day 3 on 3 off 2 on 2 off with every other weekend off. *Subject to change based on milk availability and flow of processiong times.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
This position is currently accepting applications.
Location: Minerva, OH, US
Posted Date: 11/25/2024
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
About the Organization
Minerva Dairy
For more than 130 Years, the Minerva Dairy Family has perfected the ability to create unique ingredient cheeses and premium retail butter. Currently owned and operated by the 4th & 5th generations and training the 6th generation.
4th Generation: Phil Mueller
From 1976-2010, Phil ran the Minerva Dairy accomplishing growth and creation of niche recipes. The recipes Phil created for cheese are still used today by our niche customers. Placing Minerva Dairy as THE choice producer that delivers ingredient cheese performance.
5th Generation: Adam Mueller and Venae Watts
The current owners, Venae and Adam, grew up in the business, obsessing over butter and cheese, like the 4 generations before them. While they have put their own spin on things, the process of making butter and cheese hasn't changed. Likewise, they have set the business up for success by raising 12 members of the 6th generation.
Our Vision
As the oldest family-owned creamery in the country, we put our passion and expertise towards continuously sustaining and growing value for our customers, partners, and employees.
Category
Manufacturing
Description
Cheese Technician
Company Information
Organization Name: Minerva Dairy Inc
About Our Organization: Minerva Dairy manufactures cheese and butter with a focus on quality from start to finish. The Minerva Dairy culture cares about our team, customers, farmers, and community. We spread positivity while continuously keeping a learning mindset for improvement. Working with integrity, through responsible actions and sincere relationships to create value added products.
Website: minervadairy.com
FLSA Status: Exempt
Prepared Date: 10-28-2024
Effective Date: 10-28-2024
Hiring Manager Job Title: Cullen Gaskill Cheese Technologist
Job Function: Leadership/Training/Technology
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Employment Status: Full-time Regular
Primary Location: Minerva, OH
Job Summary
The Cheese Technician is responsible for applying the structure of cheese department to recipes, GMP's, testing and quality of the cheese product. The position reports to and works closely with the Cheese Technologist. This position helps communicate the why of the cheese procedures to process techs to ensure the highest level of quality. It expected that the Cheese Technician will continuously give ongoing improvement directions to the Cheese Technologist to maintain and improve on the safety and quality of the cheese department. This position works closely with the Cheese Technologist and assists in training and supporting the cheesemaking staff. Excellent communication and active listening skills are needed to be able to give directions to team members.
Education and Experience
• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment
• Experience working in a Lab environment
• Successful history of implenting and maintaing manufacturing processes.
• Certificaitons - HACCP
Knowledge
Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Communication - Knowlege of the differnet ways individuals lean to communicate structural training.
Skills
Basic Skills
- Active Learning- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Active Listening- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Critical Thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Learning Strategies- Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
- Mathematics- The ability to figure ratios and percentages and apply the results.
- Monitoring- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Reading Comprehension- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Science- Logically apply the scientifc method - Question, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Data Analysis, Conclusin and Communication.
- Speaking- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Writing- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Complex Problem Solving- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Equipment Maintenance- Performing routine maintenance on equipment and identifying when and what kind of maintenance is suggested.
- Equipment Selection- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
- Installation- Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
- Operation and Control- Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
- Operations Analysis- Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
- Operations Monitoring- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Quality Control Analysis- Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- Repairing- Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
- Technology Design- Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
- Troubleshooting- Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
- Judgment and Decision Making- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Systems Analysis- Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
- Systems Evaluation- Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
- Management of Material Resources- Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
- Management of Personnel Resources- Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
- Time Management- Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Work Context
Communication - Communicate changes in SOP, PPE and GMP while working on the job.
Role Relationships - Support collaboration with in and outside the department.
Responsibility for Others - Responsible for communicating with team members the cheese procedures.
Conflictual Contact - Reduce conflict in the department by referencing the cheese procedures and company structure.
Work Setting - This job is on the floor in a food manufacturing process controll setting.
Environmental Conditions- Exposer to heat and cold temperatures not regulated by AC or heating systems.
Job Hazards - The job requires the ability to lift fifty# and maneuver stainless steel multi-floor levels.
Body Positioning - The job requires standing and walking throughout the workday.
Work Attire - Non-slip shoes and uniforms.
Impact of Decisions - The decision making and impact of this job directly reflects updates in procedures and SOP's.
Routine versus Challenging Work - The position is 60% routine and 40% challenging work.
Competition - The ability to collaborate diminishes competition for all involved.
Pace and Scheduling - Set rotation 12-hour day 3 on 3 off 2 on 2 off with every other weekend off. *Subject to change based on milk availability and flow of processiong times.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
This position is currently accepting applications.
Location: Minerva, OH, US
Posted Date: 11/25/2024
Contact Information
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