Production Associate (3rd Shift)

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. 

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

Wage $17.75 plus 15% shift differential

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. 

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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