Internal Raw Material Grading Coordinator

Essential Job Functions

• Grade all cheese used in production and maintain complete grading and quality records.
• Monitor bulk load weights, dates, lab analysis, storage and trailer conditions, storage temperatures and capacities, palletization and pallet conditions, and finish packaging on bulk supplied by vendors.
• Troubleshoot cheese performance issues in production.
• Monitor bulk holds and bulk returns.
• Monitor rotation of bulk and partial used product.
• Enter data for all bulk cheese at Masters Gallery Foods.
• Scan all paperwork to be filed by lot number.
• Aid warehouse staff with their error reports.
• File completed paperwork.
• Pull samples of cheese as needed for testing. Includes Lab/R&D.
• Address line quality issues related to cheese and submit complaints to vendors.
• Educate all departments on cheese quality and correct procedures as needed.
• Communicate with other departments related to cheese along with completing a daily passdown.
• Assemble cutting samples for customer presentations or testing.
• Assist Product Development with picking, gathering and sending samples.
• Conduct new employee orientations regarding bulk cheese attributes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Post-secondary education is preferred.
• A minimum of four years of experience in the dairy industry with experience in cheese grading or laboratory work desired.
• Ability to forecast future cheese attributes.
• Ability to assess quality and be firm in decisions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and analytical ability.
• Ability to problem solve and negotiate solutions under diverse conditions.

Benefits

• Vacation Time Off (service-based paid time off and 10 paid holidays)
• Center for Health and Wellness - Free to employees and their dependents
• Incentives and incentive programs (such as tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, subsidized fitness programs, cell phone discount programs, employee assistance program, and more)
• Opportunities to give back to the community (drives, activities, matched donations, and more)
• Green sustainability initiatives
• Continuous improvement initiatives - technology driven
• Training and development programs
• Cheese Store, free popcorn, hot beverages, and filtered Culligan water
• Listen to Sirius XM Radio while you work!
• Continuous communication with Employees - Company App
• Opportunities to give feedback and suggestions in a judgement-free zone
• Numerous fun activities throughout the year (potlucks, company picnics, holiday party and more)

Pay

Hourly $25.00 - $35.00

Schedule

Not specified