Utility Operator (Nights)

About the role

The Utility Operator provides entry-level work in production departments within the plant in both cheese and cold storage. The position is responsible for keeping the plant areas in a safe, sanitary, and efficient working order. This position provides work coverage for Operators when needed for absences, training, or other job assignments. A Utility Operator may be assigned to special job duties if needed.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the setup, cleaning, and operation of the towers, sealers, and boxers.
• Maintain a clean work area and follows good manufacturing practices (GMP) standards.
• Ability to understand ERP/NAV and use interface.
• Assist maintenance in troubleshooting problems with equipment.
• Maintain the general housekeeping according to the Make Room MSS.
• Other duties that may be assigned by supervisor/lead during the course of the day.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: dependable, honest, ethical, reliable, responsible, and able to fulfill obligations; 1+ years of food production or production manufacturing experience desired; willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges, establishing and achieving goals, and exerting effort towards learning and mastering tasks; able to communicate effectively, act as a team player, and interact with staff at all levels of the company; ability to work rotating 12‑hour night shifts with weekend and holiday coverage.

Physical Requirements: occasional lifting supplies using equipment; standing raising and lowering up to 45# to a height of 55"; seldom lifting equipment; standing lifting and carrying to 45# at waist height for 6 feet; occasional lifting supplies using equipment; standing raising and lowering 45#; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Schedule

12‑hour night shift on a rotating schedule with every other weekend off; holiday shifts also required.