Cutter Operator - 2nd Shift St Cloud

2nd Shift Hours 5:00am-1:00pm, Monday-Friday / Weekends as Needed

Responsibilities

• Operate string extruders and string cutters in production area while maintaining high food quality and food safety standards.
• Operate RDS System and brine flume to maintain temperature and salinity.
• Report brine system, string extruders, and brine chiller issues to production and maintenance departments.
• Set-up and inspect work area for cleanliness and readiness.
• Operate string cutters and frequently monitor extruded cheese to ensure proper weight and length specifications.
• Maintain and document daily cutter operations log.
• Communicate with packaging department about products and product flow.
• Communicate with production about products, product flow, product quality, and/or concerns.
• Communicate with lab tech to maintain proper product size.
• Work with sanitation to disassemble mixers, mixer pipes, string extruders, and store end-of-the-day product.
• Add salt to the brine system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED/HSED) required, or minimally enrolled with anticipated completion in 12 months or less.
• Prior manufacturing and/or food industry experience is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical including Fertility and Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center: includes a nurse practitioner, licensed physical therapist, dietitian, personal trainer, health coach, care coordinator, and work-life mentor.
• Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Access to Employee Store.

Work Environment

• Refrigerated food production facility; ability to work in a cold environment is necessary.
• Machinery, moving mechanical parts, and robotics are used during production, creating a loud work environment.
• During sanitation work, exposure to wet, humid, damp conditions may occur.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.