Cheese Maker

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Work site environment

• Hot

Work setting

• Cheese makers
• Food processing plant
• Wineries
• Dairy

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Record production information
• Clean machines and immediate work areas
• Make adjustments to process variables
• Set up and adjust processing and packaging machines
• Check products for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards
• Prepare purchase orders
• Order materials and stock
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Maintain quality control and production records

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of operation

• Blending
• Fermenting
• Packaging

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Resourcefulness

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits