Vat Operator - night shift - 12 Hour Shifts ($31.84/hr.)

Vat Operator - Night Shift - 12 Hour Shifts ($31.84/hr.)

Allendale, MI USA Requisition ID: 31907 No of Openings: 1 Posted Date: Jun 12, 2026 Job Function: Production Operations Description: Short & Sweet: The vat operator is responsible for the cooking, mixing, and monitoring of the cheese make process. Schedule: 12 HOUR SHIFT 5:30 PM - 6:00 AM 2, 2, 3 rotation 24/7/365/Weekends/Holidays General Outline of Duties: Operate the HTST, vats and CIP system for eight vats simultaneously in a fast paced environment Communicate clearly with the Quality Department, Cheese Production Operators and department management React quickly and adjust / troubleshoot equipment to maintain product specifications Legibly complete the Make Sheet Take samples of milk, curd and whey at scheduled times Understand cheesemaking procedures (i.e.: soft sets, poor acid development, weak curd, and starter problems) Follow proper agitator RPM's Perform all necessary checks / calibrations including metering starter and thermometers at designated times Recognize and communicate potential deviant situations Start up and shut down HTST Maintain the plant production schedule Apply lockouts to equipment as required Qualifications: Minimum Demonstrated ability to complete work assignments with high degree of accuracy The ability to communicate verbally and in writing Must be 18 years old Must be able to support 24/7/365/weekends/holidays Must be able to lift 50 lbs from floor to mid-chest and climb stairs hourly Preferred Prior cheese and/or dairy foods manufacturing experience Prior chemical or laboratory experience Familiarity with SAP or other manufacturing software system working with touch screens

Leprino uses Psychemedics for a 90-day hair follicle drug test as part of the employee pre-employment process and also participates in E-Verify. All employees in our manufacturing facilities are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as mandated by their role and location.