Sartori Company
Cheese Processing Operator - 3rd Shift - East Main
Sartori Company, Plymouth, Wisconsin, United States, 53073
SUMMARY
The Cheese Processing Operator performs various tasks to produce grating cheese. This position also completes sanitation of entire grating cheese production area and various duties throughout the facility. This is a 3rd shift position working Sunday through Thursday, 11:00pm to 7:00am.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Produces grating cheese according to production schedule. Loads cheese and ingredients into a cooking tank according to the recipe and work instructions. Accurately records ingredient amounts and lot numbers on production work order. Using a powered lift truck, moves cheese and ingredients between staging and storage cooler locations. Packages finished product. Utilizes Hand Scanners to issue cheese and ingredients to planned work orders. Completes and documents all necessary sanitation on equipment and utensils in accordance with the Master Cleaning Schedule and Sanitation Instructions. Assists and works closely with the Research & Development group on new products and trials. Complies with all company Safety, HACCP and GMP policies. Immediately reports any food safety or quality issues to management or other individuals authorized to initiate action. Anticipates needs, organizes duties, troubleshoots, and problem solves. QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalency (GED)
1-3 years of experience in food manufacturing or related experience, preferred.
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of operator interfaces to operate automated equipment. Good computer and mechanical skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, including scripts for scanning completions of finished goods, identify product labels, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present the information in one-on-one situations to co-workers. Ability to add and subtract two-, three- and four-digit numbers. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement and counts. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Certified to operate motorized pallet trucks (will train and certify internally)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member is occasionally required to walk; stoop or crouch; and talk or hear. They frequently carry and lift bags and bins of cheese weighing up to 40 pounds from a cart to the kettle. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The Team Member is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and acid or caustic cleaning chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Occasional overtime may be required.
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED
While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member may be required to work with
motorized pallet truck, hand knives, calculator, box taper, metal detector, equipment controls, bag sealer, chart recorder, various hand tools, desk top computer, label printer and data collection device.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Personal protective equipment that is required when working with hazardous materials or loud equipment includes: safety goggles, rubber or latex gloves, and hearing protection. Other recommended PPE includes face shield, chemical resistant apron and steel toe shoes. See Chemical Hygiene Plan for details.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
The Cheese Processing Operator performs various tasks to produce grating cheese. This position also completes sanitation of entire grating cheese production area and various duties throughout the facility. This is a 3rd shift position working Sunday through Thursday, 11:00pm to 7:00am.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Produces grating cheese according to production schedule. Loads cheese and ingredients into a cooking tank according to the recipe and work instructions. Accurately records ingredient amounts and lot numbers on production work order. Using a powered lift truck, moves cheese and ingredients between staging and storage cooler locations. Packages finished product. Utilizes Hand Scanners to issue cheese and ingredients to planned work orders. Completes and documents all necessary sanitation on equipment and utensils in accordance with the Master Cleaning Schedule and Sanitation Instructions. Assists and works closely with the Research & Development group on new products and trials. Complies with all company Safety, HACCP and GMP policies. Immediately reports any food safety or quality issues to management or other individuals authorized to initiate action. Anticipates needs, organizes duties, troubleshoots, and problem solves. QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalency (GED)
1-3 years of experience in food manufacturing or related experience, preferred.
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of operator interfaces to operate automated equipment. Good computer and mechanical skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, including scripts for scanning completions of finished goods, identify product labels, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present the information in one-on-one situations to co-workers. Ability to add and subtract two-, three- and four-digit numbers. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement and counts. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Certified to operate motorized pallet trucks (will train and certify internally)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member is occasionally required to walk; stoop or crouch; and talk or hear. They frequently carry and lift bags and bins of cheese weighing up to 40 pounds from a cart to the kettle. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The Team Member is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and acid or caustic cleaning chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Occasional overtime may be required.
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED
While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member may be required to work with
motorized pallet truck, hand knives, calculator, box taper, metal detector, equipment controls, bag sealer, chart recorder, various hand tools, desk top computer, label printer and data collection device.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Personal protective equipment that is required when working with hazardous materials or loud equipment includes: safety goggles, rubber or latex gloves, and hearing protection. Other recommended PPE includes face shield, chemical resistant apron and steel toe shoes. See Chemical Hygiene Plan for details.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.