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July 3, 2024

Agropur

Jerome

FULL TIME


Cheese Maker


Job Type:
Regular
Invest in you, Join Agropur. We dairy you!


How Agropur invests in YOU:
  • Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) with 7% company contributions
  • 3 weeks Paid Time Off
  • Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Advancement Opportunities


What’s involved in this role:
We are looking for a Cheese Maker in Jerome, Idaho.
The Cheese Maker is responsible for the Cheese Make process to include recipe management and starter processes.

  • Oversee the overall Cheese Make area including recipes, vats and belt perimeters; making any necessary changes to ensure that all analytical testing meets specifications.
  • Responsible for Make instructions and all Make records.
  • Monitor all micro samples and assist with trouble shooting out-of-range samples.
  • Supervise the Assistant Cheese Maker.
  • Monitor the Starter Make and make any necessary adjustments/trials for bulk or direct-set cultures.
  • Immediately report any potential food safety issues to management.



What you need to join our team :

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience working directly on the cheese makes process with emphasis on Vat Makes, recipe management and Starter processes required.
  • Proficiency in the art of cheese-making required.
  • Excellent understanding of fortifying, Protein/Fat ratios, FDB’s, Moistures, and functionality of cheese curd required.
  • Must possess the necessary skills and experience to maximize fat retention and yields required.
  • Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.


Where you’ll be working:

Our Jerome, ID, plant is home to about 400 employees and processes a bout 7 million pounds of milk per day. This facility produces various types of cheese, including cheddar, monterey jack, muenster, mozzarella and provolone. It also run s various whey streams, such as deproteinized whey, sweet dairy whey, GMP, permeate, instantized and our top-rated Bi Pro products.

The Jerome area is a paradise for those seeking unique recreation attractions. You can visit Shoshone Falls (the Niagara of the West), Perrine Bridge (the only legal spot to base jump in the US), and the beautiful Snake River Canyon (perfect for canoeing, boating and walking). There are also restaurants throughout the Magic Valley area featuring quality cuisine. V isit the Jerome Chamber or Twin Falls Chamber sites for more information on local events.

  • Agropur’s US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties, and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world’s largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.com


We dairy you ! JOIN AGROPUR.



All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

To get a glimpse of our daily operations, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hta0RD5hx_U

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

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