3rd Shift Bulk Cheese Handler 1512

Prepares product and cutting to meet customer specifications in compliance with company policy related to GMP’s and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain area, equipment, and personal sanitation
• De-box/unwrap cheese from original packaging
• Weigh cheese when applicable
• Manual measurement and countdown of cheese needed for customer and order specs
• Inspect/clean cheese
• Maintain accurate production records
• Keep line stocked with product to assure no down time
• Operate cutters and lifting equipment
• Load cheese into machines / onto equipment for further processing
• Pack and seal trim
• Productive use of down time
• Review order specifications to perform quality checks against customer orders
• Direct/communicate to line personnel on order specifications and quality issues
• Enter data on production reports
• Communicate to line personnel on safety issues
• Perform handheld functions using a handheld scanner
• Operate a pallet truck
• Ability to rotate to all lines in all Bulk positions
• Perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures
• Produce products in a manner that exceeds quality and value expectations by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies, and Procedures outlined in the Safe Quality Food Program
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager

Requirements

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment
• Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices
• Ability to read, prepare, and comprehend production reports and worksheets
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Ability to communicate with line personnel regarding information contained in reports, quality, and safety issues

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (preferred)
• Ability to promote teamwork (preferred)
• SAP experience (preferred)
• Basic computer skills (preferred)

Working Conditions

• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder, and pushing/pulling/carrying
• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with left/right hands
• Product weight: up to 100 lbs
• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F
• Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required