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2nd Shift Slurry Operator Job Details | Great Lakes Cheese

Great Lakes Cheese • La Crosse, WI • 23h ago

Job Overview

The Grinder is responsible for maintaining the proper blend of cheese product.

Job Responsibilities

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.

Required Education and Experience

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.

Preferred Education and Experience

High School diploma or GED.

Ability to operate powder control systems.

Ability to operate various Powdered Industrial Trucks.

Working Conditions

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.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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