Brine System Operator - 2nd Shift Antigo, WI

Cheese Production Manager This position is responsible for overseeing the brine and hauling process of cheese production, ensuring compliance with safety, sanitation, and quality standards, and maintaining a clean and sanitized work environment. This position works 4pm to 4am on a 2/2/3 rotation. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Comply with all company safety policies, HACCP guidelines, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards. Report any food safety or quality concerns immediately to management or authorized personnel. Monitors, maintains, and records brine solution parameters, including temperature, salinity, sorbate levels, solution depth, and PH. Ensure accurate documentation of cheese wheel weights, counts, and vat locations within brine tanks. Remove cheese wheels from hoops and assign them to the appropriate brine tanks, documenting all assignments. Operate overhead cranes and brine cages to load and unload cheese wheels in and out of brine tanks. Coordinate the rotation and storage of products, optimizing vat space and ensuring proper inventory management. Use a forklift to transport cheese wheels to various production areas and place wheels on racks. Heat treat brine to control microbial activity, following safety protocols. Cleans and sanitizes brine tanks, racks, the brine room, and associated equipment regularly to maintain hygiene standards. Support and maintain a clean and sanitary work environment by performing routine and thorough cleaning tasks throughout the plant, including but not limited to rinsing, scrubbing, and following Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) protocols. Direct reports This position is not responsible for leading direct reports.