Processing Helper Production 4th Shift -2 Positions

Job Description Summary:

Keep manufacturing facility clean and provide support on building batches, dumping heated batches, running line test, and sweeping/running dryers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure personal safety, food safety and quality protocols are followed. Keeps work area clean and orderly in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, and 5S. Performs assigned tasks in a manner that does not endanger the environment and adheres to company and regulatory standards. Actively participates in the continuous improvement process. Build batches for your shift and following shift. Follow recipes exactly, no substitutions without permission. Use check off system when building batches. Record cheese receiving dates and ingredient lot numbers on recipe. Use clean buckets, tubs and utensils. Watch for visual problems of ingredients. Report such findings to your supervisor. Dump and heat batches in vat according to manufacturing directions. Don't change anything around without checking with supervisor. Use check off system when dumping in batches. When batches are complete and approved for drying, send slurry through the dual filters. When done pull filter and report findings on processing strainer sheet. Run line tests when needed such as PH, TA, Solids, etc. Keep work area clean while running and at the end of each shift. Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices. Keep buckets, tubs, pallets washed. Set aside broken pallets for repair. When washing or sweeping dryer follow all safety and sanitation practices. (Inspect augers and carrier bearings per required frequency). Run roller dryer according to procedures. Follow all safety practices when washing. Do a standard clean in place (CIP) at the end of each day. Pull apart agitators, turbine heads, disassemble pumps, homogenizers, etc. and manually clean and inspect for wear. Observe all sanitation and safety practices, this consists of washing hands, using clean utensils, etc. Follow lock out procedures and safety practices, wearing safety equipment.

Knowledge/Experience/Skills:

Must be able to work in hot and cold conditions and climb on and off lift truck throughout shift Need reading, writing, math, and computer skills Must be mechanically inclined Self-motivated and ability to work with little supervision Complete knowledge of sifting, blending, and processing and dryer Ability to operate (or learn to operate) lift truck Be able to lift 50 pounds throughout shift Must be able to move 200-pound barrels regularly Must be dependable and trustworthy

BENEFITS

Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Short-term Disability Long-term Disability Employee Assistance Program Flexible Time Off 401(K)