Massman Operator- Night Shift

About the role

The Massman Operator supports safe, quality-focused cheese packaging operations by operating and monitoring assigned equipment, performing routine quality checks, maintaining sanitary conditions, and completing required production documentation.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust assigned equipment to meet production and quality requirements.
• Perform and document routine quality checks; respond to out-of-spec results by notifying supervision and taking appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards, including GMP compliance and proper chemical use per procedures.
• Complete required production, quality, and safety documentation accurately and on time.
• Safely operate a forklift and/or pallet jack (when assigned) and follow all traffic/pedestrian safety rules.
• Coincordinate with upstream/downstream operators to maintain product flow and minimize downtime.
• Follow lockout/tagout and other safety procedures and report hazards, near misses, or injuries immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly attentive to detail with a strong commitment to quality and food safety.
• Ability to learn the position within approximately four (4) weeks (training period may vary).
• Working knowledge of sanitation practices and GMPs (or ability to learn and apply).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and communicate effectively with team members and leadership.
• Demonstrated good attendance and satisfactory performance record.
• Forklift operation ability (training/certification may be required per site policy).

Physical Demands

• Lift up to 50 lbs periodically;
• Must be able to lift a 40 lb block of cheese during production.
• Stand and walk for most of the shift on concrete floors while wearing required chemical-resistant footwear.
• Climb stairs routinely throughout the shift (up to approximately 90 feet of stairs).
• Perform repetitive tasks and work in varying temperatures and humidity typical of food manufacturing environments.

Work Environment & Safety

• Work involves production equipment, moving forklifts, wet floors, and use of approved cleaning/sanitation chemicals.
• Required PPE may include safety shoes/boots, hearing protection, gloves, hair/beard nets, eye protection, and other PPE as assigned.
• Must follow site safety rules, food safety requirements, and all standard operating procedures.