Production Operator (1st Shift)

About the role

Production team members are responsible for working in a variety of cheese making production functions to ensure continuous and efficient line operation. Candidates must be able to work over 40 hours per week (weekends are required). This job is physical and fast-paced.

Responsibilities

• Meet efficiency budget levels with maintaining a high quality product
• Must remove and load trays/molds
• Stage bascular with appropriate cookie sheets
• Complete repetition task, ensuring the even spread of curd into appropriate mold
• Pull cheese on to draining room tables from chariot
• Ensure all whey pipes are properly hooked up
• Turn cheese in draining rooms
• Run machines (ex: stacker(s), unmolder, rack washer)
• Place racks on unmolding conveyor
• Weigh cheese
• Complete paperwork as assigned, accurately and legible
• Maintain open line of communication with all line workers and room supervisor
• Perform sanitation duties as assigned
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Report production problems and/or concerns to the on duty supervisor
• Attend departmental meetings and training as assigned by the supervisor and/or manager
• Apply the safety rules and ensure they are implemented and followed
• Apply the Good Manufacturing Practices Standard
• Perform other work duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED) is preferred
• Previous employment in a food industry setting is preferred
• Stable and dependable work history is required
• Basic mathematical skills are required (must be able to calculate averages)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Manual dexterity
• Vision abilities (close, distance color and ability to focus)
• Push/pull/lift and carry at least 30 pounds continuously and 50 pounds occasionally
• Stand for entire shift
• Perform repetitive movements (e.g. twisting, gripping, lifting, bending, reaching)
• Proactive and dynamic, flexible and receptive to new ideas, down to earth and pragmatic, analytical and attentive to detail
• Capable of working independently in adherence to regulations, of managing stress and remaining calm under pressure
• Able to demonstrate an inquiring mind and well-developed observational skills
• Sense of responsibility and high professional standards, honesty and integrity, and objectivity

Pay

$24.55/hour or more, dependent upon skills and experience. Weekend pay: 20% (+$4.91/hr).

Schedule

6:00 AM to 2:15 PM.

Benefits

• Very competitive pay, benefits and paid time off
• Comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options
• Significant support on insurance costs
• Generous contributions to retirement plans
• Paid Time Off from day one
• Training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement