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A vacancy has arisen for the position of CHEESE TECHNICIAN.
Applicants should apply via the ARLA website.
We are looking for a responsible food processing operative interested in a new challenge with an exciting opportunity to join the Cheese Processing team at Taw Valley.
You need to be highly motivated and a great communicator, happy to work within a small team and critical department of the business.
Position requirements: Reporting to the Operations Team Leader, with a minimum of two years’ experience in the food industry and knowledge of food processes to enable informed process control decisions.
Main duties include:
Administrative/Technical support within the department.
Follow established processes to support operational targets.
* Previous dairy/food manufacturing experience is desirable.
* 12-hour 4 on 4 off day/night shift pattern with competitive pay + shift allowance.
* Potential for overtime if required.
Key responsibilities:
Automation and mechanics:
* Operate machine interfaces and processing equipment.
* Identify and address causes of problems.
* Assist in producing functional descriptions.
Manufacturing processes:
* Oversee processes and resolve process failures.
* Relate process parameters to product characteristics.
Process technology:
* Understand activation of process components.
* Interpret events using flowcharts and descriptions.
* Participate in risk analysis and suggest improvements.
CIP and cleaning:
* Evaluate cleaning results.
* Participate in optimizing washing/CIP processes.
* Follow KPIs for the department.
* Report losses and defects.
Hygiene:
* Minimize exposure to risks.
* Apply hygienic design knowledge.
Food safety:
* Follow food safety procedures (HACCP).
* Identify causes of quality issues and suggest improvements.
Product knowledge:
* Manage pass/fail product criteria and handle nonconforming products.
* Manage recipes and additives and understand their functions.
Work environment:
* Contribute to a safe and healthy workplace.
Lean:
* Participate in performance meetings.
* Contribute to continuous improvement.
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