Batch Maker - Casa Grande, United States - Franklin Foods, Inc.

Franklin Foods, Inc.

Verified Company

Casa Grande, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Job description

About the job

In business for over 120 years and as the 3rd largest cream cheese manufacturer in the US, Franklin Foods is on a mission to 'Re-Invent Cream Cheese" for today's consumers.

We are an SQF Level 3 certified manufacturer.

Franklin Foods' award-winning products are used and loved by industrial, institutional, foodservice, private label, supermarket, and club store accounts across the United States and in numerous international markets.

Company Overview:

Franklin Foods has two manufacturing sites in Enosburg Falls, VT and Casa Grande, AZ. Our corporate offices are located in Boca Raton, FL. We have over 300 employees located in the US and we are continuing to grow

Job Overview:

At our company, our valued Process Operators play a crucial role in crafting, pasteurizing, and homogenizing our renowned cream cheese, known for its exceptional quality worldwide.

As the initial step in our cheesemaking process, Process Operators hold a vital position in ensuring the production of premium cheese products.

Operating in a fast-paced environment, they demonstrate outstanding prioritization skills while upholding the highest standards of quality, even when dealing with high-volume production.

Major Duties, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities:

Make Cream Cheese (Direct Set, Cultured etc.), Mascarpone, Low-Fat Cream Cheese, Tofutti, Yogurt, Greek and other cheeses while adhering to Standard Operating Procedures, HACCP Guidelines and Good Manufacturing Procedures.
Determine powders and other ingredients necessary to make cheese using a formula provided on computer. Retrieve, measure, and return ingredients as needed.
Verify receipt, butterfat % and weight of cream, milk, and/or cream cheese mix.
Perform Babcock Test and T.A.(titratable acidity) test.
Blend, Pasteurize, Homogenize, Acidify, pH and pack all Cream Cheese products.
Maintain all Homogenizer seals and oil levels at all times.
Complete all manual and computerized production records including recording ingredients used, lot numbers, batches produced, etc.
Assist with maintaining inventory of ingredients and packaging for copack products by alerting Cream Supervisor and Purchasing when levels are getting low.
Organize and clean work area on a continual basis following any clean up schedules provided.
Assist General Manager with new product development, as requested.
Change homogenizer seals and perform preventative maintenance on positive pumps and all other related equipment.
Assist in the cleaning of equipment for kosher products
Must be proficient at handling multiple tasks on a consistent basis.
Follow and assist with the updating of Standard Operating Procedures, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Guidelines, GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), safety policies, and all other company policies.
Assist team in improving quality and efficiency through continual development of operational techniques that minimize product waste and maximize product quality.

Ideal Qualifications:

Manufacturing batch making experience preferred.
Dairy Manufacturing experience preferred.
Manufacturing experience required.
Attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and work in a fastpaced environment
Ability to lift over 50lbs on a regular basis.

Benefits built for you:

Our people are the heart of our business, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being.

We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired, and appreciated at work.

Employee Benefits: