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

Leprino Foods
📍 Allendale, MI, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 04, 2026

Job 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 RPMs
+ Perform all necessary checks / calibrations including metering starter and thermometers at designated times
+ Recognize and communicate potenti...

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Job Details

  • Location Allendale, MI
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date July 04, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 09, 2026