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Autoclave Operator

Kolb-Lena, Inc.
Lena, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2026

AUTOCLAVE OPERATORS APPLY HERE! Potential for all expenses paid training in France!

Summary/Objective
This position is responsible for all tasks involved in the production of brie, goat, and feta cheese. The goal of a production operator is to use equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and other steps along in the production environment.

This position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Autoclave operator will operate autoclave to ensure functioning unit with respect to temperature and pressure parameters
  • Responsible for moving product in and out of the autoclave for processing
  • Maintain and fill out records for each process step in the operation of the autoclave
  • Operate processing under SOPs developed for operation
  • Adhere to daily and weekly SSOP in regard to sanitation and cleaning
  • Report any deviations from standards to Supervisor or Manager

Competencies
Job Knowledge
Quality of Work
Job Safety
Cost Control
Teamwork & Leadership
Inclusion& Communication

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a manufacturing environment with the following conditions:

Exposure to hot or cold Climate frequently;
Exposure to chemical frequently;
Exposure to noise and vibration frequently;
Exposure to wet and humid conditions frequently.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties on the job, the physical demands are:
Stand – continuously;
Stoop/Bend – frequently;
Squat - occasionally;
Crawl - never;
Climb Stairs or ladders – frequently;
Reach – chest level, above or below – continuously;
Push - 1000 lbs. occasionally with a pallet jack;
Pull - 1000 lbs. occasionally with a pallet jack;
Lift/carry - up to 70 lbs. frequently.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours vary depending on the shift and department. Overtime and weekend work is required at times. Vacation coverage as needed.

Travel
None is required for this position

Required Education and Experience
1. Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English;
2. Cheesemaker license is required for level 3;
3. 1 year or more of Forklift Experience & Certification for Material Handler.

Preferred Education and Experience
1. High school diploma or equivalent;
2. Experience working in a food manufacturing environment;
3. Capable of operating without direct supervision.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None is required for this position

Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Eligible to work in USA

Food Safety and Product Quality
This position is responsible for supporting the food safety management system and for communicating food safety issues to the Quality Department.

Affirmative Action Plan/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Savencia Cheese USA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary : $19

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