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!

Job Summary

The Brine Team Member monitors the brining solution, times the cheese for proper brining, and maintains the brine logs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure cheese is placed into the brine after the acidification stage
Monitor the salinity, temperature, and Ph level of the brine and take corrective action, as needed, to maintain target levels
Safely and efficiently move products and materials within the facility, following proper handling procedures. Remove the cheese from the brine once proper brine time has been achieved
Maintain the cleanliness of the tanks and brine room
Cleans and maintain equipment, tools, and work areas following proper sanitation and cleaning procedures to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Keep accurate records of cheese brining
Report any and all injuries to your supervisor or manager at the time of injury.
Adheres to ERU food safety policies and all government food safety and sanitation regulations (ex. FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA)
Adheres to safety guidelines and complies with all safety protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Attends safety and department meetings and completes all required training in a timely manner.
Identifies and reports potential safety hazards to ensure a safe working environment.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Clean and sanitize cheese racks and forms
Form and brine cheese according to the daily recipe
Flip cheese to ensure even knitting of curd
Confirm piece count of forms on presses and tables

Qualifications

Previous experience working in a cheese making or food manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers
Basic computer skills
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.
Ability to work with automated equipment
History of good attendance
Good organization and problem-solving skills
No travel required

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 50 pounds.
Occasionally required to climb.
Constantly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Frequently push or pull max force of 30 pounds.
Occasionally push or pull max force of 60 pounds.
Occasionally 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 odors and air particulates related to the cheese make and aging process.

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