Production Associate 3rd shift

Schedule - Monday-Friday 10pm to 6am, overtime as necessary

Wage $17.75 plus 15% shift differential

Job Summary:

The Drying and Grating general laborer will assist in manufacturing of the finished product.

Drying/Grating general laborer will assist the lead in manufacturing the right product from the right recipe to the right specification.

He/she will assist in mixing the correct batch. He/she is required to grate and/or dry the product to the correct moisture and specifications.

He/she is required to clean equipment and surrounding area.

Adherence to all GMP’s and safety protocols.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Operate flow meters, steam controls, grinder hammer mill and dryer.

Perform duties following all good manufacturing practices (GMP’s) including food, equipment, and operating safety requirements.

Package finished product including box making, lining, filling, closing, and palletizing.

Inspect cheese products, packing and boxes for damage, report deficiencies to proper parties.

Complete all necessary cleaning and workplace sanitation requirements.

Perform all tasks in a busy environment with limited supervision.

Record production information in a tablet, computer or by hand.

Identify variation in cheese manufacturing process, troubleshoot and report to supervisor if unable to resolve.

Attend all required company training.

Flexible to support work in all areas as needed.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Verbal/written communication skills.

Work as a member of a team.

Define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and act upon them.

Time management skills.

Uphold confidentiality of sensitive information.

High attention to detail.

Maintain excellent attendance.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds constantly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Stand for extended periods of time.

Vision including that ability to read, distance vision and peripheral.

Walk frequently

Stand constantly

Climb ramps or stairs occasionally

Required Personal Protective Equipment:

Hearing protection

Bump cap

Hair net

Uniform

Safety glasses

Safety shoes

Gloves

Tools and Equipment Used:

Hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.)

Knives

Markers, pens

I-Pad

Pressurized water hoses

Brooms, scrub brushes

Environmental Conditions

General manufacturing environment

Withstand warm temperatures from manufacturing processes