Production General Labor (Full-Time)

About the role

The Production General Laborer is responsible for working where assigned in either the cheese department or the whey department. This position is responsible for accurately filling and securing cheese/whey products to ship to customers. This position must interact well with all other departments of the cooperative and be willing to learn and assist in other areas as needed.

Work on the Production line, with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and meeting daily output goals! Monitor product quality (freshness, texture, appearance) while ensuring barrels/boxes are being properly sealed and labeled. Follow food safety and sanitation standards while keeping your work station clean.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift efficiently and in a safe manner.
• Properly record production data as needed.
• Load/unload trucks as needed.
• Perform minor maintenance of equipment.
• Properly operate the scan gun in working with products.
• Cheese Production
  • Make barrels and boxes for the sale of products.
  • Fill and cap 500 lb. barrels.
  • Proceed to arrange barrels on pallets.
  • Understand the set up and clean-up operation of the barrel line.
  • Assist in the set up and cleanup operation of curd room.
  • Fill 25 lb. to 50 lb. curd boxes.
  • Proceed to stack these boxes on a pallet.
• Whey Production
  • Fill, bag, and stack whey products on a pallet.
  • Accurately and efficiently prepare loads for shipping as per the Bill of Lading.
  • Assist dryer operators in the shut down and cleaning operations.
  • When assigned, assist pan operator in cleaning