Cheese Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

CHEESE TECHNOLOGIST

Location

Stratford WI or Willmar MN

Onsite, Hybrid or Fully Remote

Onsite

Status

Full-time

Reports To

SVP, Projects

FLSA Status

Exempt

Management Position

No

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position will provide leadership in cheese processing technologies by working with the project and sales teams to define cheese processes and providing industry insights and technical direction to support projects and innovation in cheese processing. This position will also be responsible for providing excellent customer and sales support and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, cost efficiency, and performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Process Development :

• Review and approval of mass balance / process calculations and mass flow diagrams
• Set-up of technological product & line specifications, guarantees, and performances
• Collaborate Process design and optimization with process engineering for cheese production concepts and solutions including Standardizing, Curd Production, cheese packaging, and ingredient blending system(s)
• Review P&ID’s and changes to P&ID’s with process engineering for sales and project phases
• Provide Critical Design Reviews and associated approvals at Critical Design Review points
• Review Process Narrative or Functional Descriptions of the process for use by the controls team in programming the controls systems.

Commissioning

Sales Support

Other Duties

TRAVEL :

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS :

KOVALUES :

BENEFITS SUMMARY :

Kovalus offers a comprehensive package that includes : Medical (4 plan options), Dental (2 plan options) and Vision insurances; 401K (match & fixed company contribution); health savings and flexible spending accounts; company provided basic life insurance policy with the option of selecting additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse or dependents; disability insurances (short-term policy is company paid & long-term is split between company and employee); voluntary insurance plans for accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity; business and personal travel insurance; 10 paid holidays; vacation time; sick time; employee assistance program; educational assistance program; referral bonus; bereavement leave. All benefits are subject to applicable plan and program terms (including eligibility terms) and may be subject to change.

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.”

Hybrid onsite atleast 3 days a week. Must live close to Willmar, MN or Stratford, WI