2nd Shift Slurry Operator - La Crosse, United States - Great Lakes Cheese

Description

Job Overview

The Grinder is responsible for maintaining the proper blend of cheese product.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Production Supervisor(s) on production order add-ons, product change over's and tie outs.

• Read blend sheets and follow instructions that may be given on the blend sheets to standardize blender.

• Ability to properly scan ingredients to in process or blend sheet.

• Record correct batch numbers on blend sheet if ingredients are not scanned to the blend sheet.

• Follow production order for groups.

• Assure sample cups are near blenders.

• Scrape any mold found on cheese and deposit mold in detained product tubs.

• Weigh and record fish bait on fish bait recording sheets.

• Use non-cheese ingredients in proper rotation- First In First Out.

• Ability to use hand held to look up the oldest ingredient batches.

• Ability to use the inventory report (LX02) to look up oldest ingredient batches or handheld.

• Label any unused ingredient with its description and or batch (if needed) and return to proper storage (cooler or dry ingredient) when done with the ingredient.

• Collect blender samples for Lab/Quality Assurance analysis.

• The sample includes: fat sample, blender moisture sample and any additional samples that may be required by the lab.

• Keep work area neat and dispose of empty powder bags, cardboard, plastic, and any work debris.

• Clean-up powder spills by blenders and powder room.

• Keep floor swept around grinders.

• Verify group sheets for accuracy of cheese scanned to group to assure an accurate inventory.

• Assure that all necessary ingredients are ready and on hand for use.

• Unplug grinder when plugged.

• Assist with the training of new employees when requested by Supervisor.

• Complete all paperwork completely and correctly.

• Sanitize lines at start up.

• Inspect grinder screen in the beginning of each shift.

• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.

• All GLC employees are expected to produce and promote our products and services in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.

• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

• Ability to operate hand held computer, personal computer and computer screen control panels.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to analyze and solve problems.

• Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers and management.

• Good Mathematical skills.

• Good communication skills: verbal and written.

• Ability to use hand held scanners

• Basic computer & SAP skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

High School diploma or GED.

Ability to operate powder control systems.

Ability to operate various Powdered Industrial Trucks.

Working Conditions

• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
• Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
• Product weight: up to 100 lbs
• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.
• Use of motor skills to safely drive tow motors or other motorized vehicles in tight quarters.