2nd Shift Slurry Operator
Great Lakes Cheese
- La Crosse, WI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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.
- High School diploma or GED.
- Ability to operate powder control systems.
- Ability to operate various Powdered Industrial Trucks.
- 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.