Production Generalist - AM Shift

About the role

Grande Cheese Company is a family owned enterprise built on a tradition, quality and outstanding performance. We are dedicated to our cultural pride, professional excellence and to the dignity and respect of our Associates. Grande operates in a High Performance Work Team (HPWT) structure. A HPWT is an Associate inspired and led journey of continuous growth and improvement to foster Grande Mission and Culture.

Responsibilities

Production Generalists perform a variety of jobs and processes involved in cheese/whey manufacturing, processing and/or distribution, based on the facility's daily staffing needs, ensuring product is produced and delivered according to company specifications, quality and safety objectives.

• Perform a majority of the tasks and duties of any of the positions within a dept/product line that fall in the same or lower skill block level in which you are currently qualified for based on completed assessments.
• Cross train and become proficient in multiple departments within the facility.
• Ensure production is running efficiently and processes meet Grande and regulatory standards.
• Carry out a variety of production duties from preparatory to critical stage processes such as loading and unloading, setup and monitoring of equipment, stirring/mixing, cooking, testing, analyzing, packaging, inspecting, final preparation, recording data and providing feedback to Process Leaders.
• Setup, operate, monitor, calibrate, and troubleshoot equipment to ensure everything is operating effectively and processes are moving through the stages correctly.
• Make adjustments as needed to accommodate weight, temperature, time and sensory changes.

Sanitation duties include:

• Sanitation of production areas and equipment, which may include: vats, conveyors, machines, tanks, pipes, fans, silos, hoses, and other dairy and packaging equipment.
• Dismantle, clean, scrub, foam, power wash & rinse, sanitize, de-scale, de-mineralize, and re-assembly to ensure removal of all debris and build-up.
• Maintain a clean working area by performing general sanitation including cleaning walls, floors, windows, sinks, scales, drains, footbaths, and electrical panels to keep areas free from pathogens and chemical contamination.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Complete all required documentation, recordkeeping, and reporting as required by law and/or regulatory agencies.
• Follow all SAFETY (food & workplace) policies and procedures.
• Complete required paperwork, logs, and data entry into required computer systems.
• Thoroughly understand processes and independently make decisions that affect product quality.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Be a resource and assist with training new Associates on equipment and procedures.
• Provide back-up relief as needed.
• Provide recommendations and feedback to Process Leaders and Managers with regard to improvements for quality, safety, efficiency, eliminating waste, cost savings, and eliminating redundancy and unnecessary manual processes.
• Obtain & renew licenses/certifications required for this role in a timely manner.

Qualifications

High School or GED preferred. Prior related work experience and/or training is required, typically a minimum of one (1) or more years is needed for obtaining the required skills.

Skills

• Math, reading, and writing skills
• Ability to comprehend and follow technical instructions/policies/procedures in written, verbal, or diagram form.
• Computer skills

Pay

Pay Range Starting at $25.70. $3 Night shift premium (6pm – 6am) and $2.25 Weekend shift premium (Saturday and Sunday shifts).

Schedule

5AM - 5PM 2/2/3 Schedule