Grande Custom Ingredients Group
Production Specialist - Block 3 - PM Shift
Grande Custom Ingredients Group, Juda, Wisconsin, United States, 53550
Overview
Grande Cheese Company is a family owned enterprise built on a tradition, quality and outstanding performance. We are dedicated to our cultural pride, professional excellence and to the dignity and respect of our Associates. Grande operates in a High Performance Work Team (HPWT) structure, empowering Associates to develop their knowledge and skills through our Skill Block model. In this model, Associates are assessed and placed into a “skill block” that aligns with their abilities and knowledge within a specific job area. Production Specialists include the positions of Dairy Production, Packaging, Equipment Operators, Intake, and Receiving & Inventory/Warehouse. Individuals in these roles will perform processes involved in cheese/whey manufacturing, processing and/or distribution ensuring product is produced and delivered according to company specifications, quality and safety objectives.
Hours and Shift
5:30PM - 5:30AM 2/2/3 Schedule
Pay
Starting at $24.85 $3 Night shift premium (6pm – 6am) and $2.25 Weekend shift premium (Saturday and Sunday shifts).
Job Duties & Responsibilities Dairy Production:
Carry out a variety of production duties from preparatory to critical stage processes such as loading and unloading, setup and monitoring of equipment, stirring/mixing, cooking, testing, analyzing, inspecting, final preparation, recording data and providing feedback to Process Leaders. Setup, monitor, calibrate, and troubleshoot equipment to ensure everything is operating effectively. Make adjustments as needed to accommodate weight, temperature, time and sensory changes. Ensure production is running efficiently and processes follow Grande and regulatory standards.
Packaging:
Operate packaging equipment and ensure continuous flow of product, ensuring proper execution of processes pertaining to diversity of products and multiple product lines. Monitor for proper positioning, spacing, sealing, and correct codes/labels. Independently make decisions to correct and prevent issues as needed in a timely manner. Perform visual inspection for defects and rework or discard defective products based on procedures. Setup, calibrate, make adjustments, troubleshoot and perform general maintenance to the packaging equipment.
Equipment Operations:
Operate, inspect, calibrate, adjust, and troubleshoot dairy manufacturing equipment, and perform preventive/general maintenance as needed to ensure optimal performance. Closely monitor instruments and equipment to ensure processes are moving through the stages correctly, and that overall production is flowing efficiently. Perform sampling and testing related to temperatures, moisture, consistency, fat, protein, pH, etc. and record data appropriately.
Intake:
Coordinate unloading of milk from trucks and transfer to proper storage unit(s) while following all Grande and regulatory procedures to ensure highest quality and safety of milk to go into production processes. Ensure prevention of expired milk by properly prioritizing and unloading trailers in the correct order. Verify seals, wash tags, and weights from farm pick-up slips to ensure milk has not been tampered with. Properly agitate, collect milk samples for quality testing, and for payments in accordance with regulatory standards. Load out cream, whey and milk from storage areas for appropriate processing. Maintain inventory and order supplies and starter to keep production running efficiently. Operate, inspect, and troubleshoot intake equipment; perform general maintenance as needed.
Receiving & Inventory/Warehouse:
Handle receiving of materials from approved suppliers consistent with terms of corporate contracts. Inspect trailers for damage, contaminants, proper temperature, and pests. Unload and inspect incoming materials for accuracy, place in designated areas, and account for items. Assist packaging operations to prepare pallets for transfer and storage. Coordinate outbound shipments, analyze storage locations for efficiency (FIFO), and ensure safety with chemicals (HAACP/FIFO) and MSDS paperwork. Operate forklifts, perform inspections and maintenance of equipment, conduct cycle counting, and investigate discrepancies. Provide support for questions related to supplier service, delivery times, and quality issues.
Sanitation & Compliance (applies to all duties):
Sanitation of production areas and equipment, documentation, recordkeeping, and regulatory reporting as required. Follow safety policies and maintain a clean working area to prevent contamination. Training of new Associates on equipment and procedures, back‑up relief as needed, and continued process improvements feedback to Process Leaders and Managers. Ensure licenses/certifications required for the role are obtained and renewed in a timely manner.
Qualifications & Requirements
High School or GED preferred
Experience & Training
Prior related work experience and/or training in a food manufacturing organization is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Math, reading, and writing skills
Ability to comprehend and follow technical instructions/policies/procedures in written, verbal, or diagram form
Computer skills
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Grande Cheese Company is a family owned enterprise built on a tradition, quality and outstanding performance. We are dedicated to our cultural pride, professional excellence and to the dignity and respect of our Associates. Grande operates in a High Performance Work Team (HPWT) structure, empowering Associates to develop their knowledge and skills through our Skill Block model. In this model, Associates are assessed and placed into a “skill block” that aligns with their abilities and knowledge within a specific job area. Production Specialists include the positions of Dairy Production, Packaging, Equipment Operators, Intake, and Receiving & Inventory/Warehouse. Individuals in these roles will perform processes involved in cheese/whey manufacturing, processing and/or distribution ensuring product is produced and delivered according to company specifications, quality and safety objectives.
Hours and Shift
5:30PM - 5:30AM 2/2/3 Schedule
Pay
Starting at $24.85 $3 Night shift premium (6pm – 6am) and $2.25 Weekend shift premium (Saturday and Sunday shifts).
Job Duties & Responsibilities Dairy Production:
Carry out a variety of production duties from preparatory to critical stage processes such as loading and unloading, setup and monitoring of equipment, stirring/mixing, cooking, testing, analyzing, inspecting, final preparation, recording data and providing feedback to Process Leaders. Setup, monitor, calibrate, and troubleshoot equipment to ensure everything is operating effectively. Make adjustments as needed to accommodate weight, temperature, time and sensory changes. Ensure production is running efficiently and processes follow Grande and regulatory standards.
Packaging:
Operate packaging equipment and ensure continuous flow of product, ensuring proper execution of processes pertaining to diversity of products and multiple product lines. Monitor for proper positioning, spacing, sealing, and correct codes/labels. Independently make decisions to correct and prevent issues as needed in a timely manner. Perform visual inspection for defects and rework or discard defective products based on procedures. Setup, calibrate, make adjustments, troubleshoot and perform general maintenance to the packaging equipment.
Equipment Operations:
Operate, inspect, calibrate, adjust, and troubleshoot dairy manufacturing equipment, and perform preventive/general maintenance as needed to ensure optimal performance. Closely monitor instruments and equipment to ensure processes are moving through the stages correctly, and that overall production is flowing efficiently. Perform sampling and testing related to temperatures, moisture, consistency, fat, protein, pH, etc. and record data appropriately.
Intake:
Coordinate unloading of milk from trucks and transfer to proper storage unit(s) while following all Grande and regulatory procedures to ensure highest quality and safety of milk to go into production processes. Ensure prevention of expired milk by properly prioritizing and unloading trailers in the correct order. Verify seals, wash tags, and weights from farm pick-up slips to ensure milk has not been tampered with. Properly agitate, collect milk samples for quality testing, and for payments in accordance with regulatory standards. Load out cream, whey and milk from storage areas for appropriate processing. Maintain inventory and order supplies and starter to keep production running efficiently. Operate, inspect, and troubleshoot intake equipment; perform general maintenance as needed.
Receiving & Inventory/Warehouse:
Handle receiving of materials from approved suppliers consistent with terms of corporate contracts. Inspect trailers for damage, contaminants, proper temperature, and pests. Unload and inspect incoming materials for accuracy, place in designated areas, and account for items. Assist packaging operations to prepare pallets for transfer and storage. Coordinate outbound shipments, analyze storage locations for efficiency (FIFO), and ensure safety with chemicals (HAACP/FIFO) and MSDS paperwork. Operate forklifts, perform inspections and maintenance of equipment, conduct cycle counting, and investigate discrepancies. Provide support for questions related to supplier service, delivery times, and quality issues.
Sanitation & Compliance (applies to all duties):
Sanitation of production areas and equipment, documentation, recordkeeping, and regulatory reporting as required. Follow safety policies and maintain a clean working area to prevent contamination. Training of new Associates on equipment and procedures, back‑up relief as needed, and continued process improvements feedback to Process Leaders and Managers. Ensure licenses/certifications required for the role are obtained and renewed in a timely manner.
Qualifications & Requirements
High School or GED preferred
Experience & Training
Prior related work experience and/or training in a food manufacturing organization is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Math, reading, and writing skills
Ability to comprehend and follow technical instructions/policies/procedures in written, verbal, or diagram form
Computer skills
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