Cheese Maker

Rock Ridge Dairy is Western Canada’s largest goat milk processing facility situated in rural Ponoka Alberta. We produce quality goat milk and Organic Jersey milk products and are now and we are seeking a mature, experienced and responsible individual for a position as cheese maker.

Title: CHEESE MAKER : We are looking to fill 1 Positions.

This position will primarily focus on cheese making and operation of the HTST plant CIP systems. However duties would be increased over time to include:
1. Cheese Making (Feta, Chevre and Cheddar Cheese)

2. Product development
3. Pasteurization, running the HTST and CIP
4. Bottling and packaging of milk for transport to the retail outlets.
5. Packaging of cheese
6. Laboratory analysis of milk for antibiotic detection, determination of milk quality, presence of coliforms or E coli., standard plate counts of raw milk and pasteurized product as well as shelf life studies.
7. Record Keeping
8. Machinery assembly and disassembly
9. Sanitation and Clean up
10. Loading and unloading delivery trucks
11. General upkeep and maintenance

Working approximately 40-50 hours per week. Overtime after 44 hours per week based on our work place averaging agreement for the month. Monday
- Friday. Saturday and Sundays are normally Off but Sat morning cheese packing may be needed periodically. Night shifts may be required for this position or alternatively early morning shifts may also be required. (ie 4am start time )

Starting wages are dependent on previous work experience. Typically wages for this position range from a starting wage of $22.00 per hour for a person some experience but increases rapidly as experience in the industry increases.
Individuals will need to be reasonably physically fit for this job, have great attention for detail, be able to work both independently and in a team setting, have problem solving capabilities and be able to handle situations as they arise in a calm and collected manner.

Shared or private housing on site might be available for single individuals at a rate of $750.00 per month. Assistance relocating for travel and to find alternative housing in nearby towns is also available.

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Employee assistance programs
- Vision care
- Health and Dental care

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 50 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

**Experience**:

- Hands on Industrial Cheese Making: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person