2nd Shift Slurry Operator (Sun-Thurs) Job

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Great Lakes Cheese
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Job Overview

The Slurry Operator is responsible for maintaining the proper blend of ingredients. The Sunday through Thursday Slurry Operator gets ingredients ready prior to start-up on Sunday afternoons to prepare ingredient inventory for the production week.

Job Responsibilities

  • Operate forklift to move pallets of ingredients.
  • Set up powders for groups, open and dump bags of powder and other ingredients.
  • Properly follow production schedule for order of groups.
  • Read the blend sheets and follows instructions that may be given on the blend sheets to Grinder and standardize blender.
  • Properly scan cheese and ingredients to in process or blend sheet.
  • Record correct batch numbers on blend sheet if ingredients are not scanned to blend sheet.
  • Use hand held or the inventory report to look up the oldest ingredient batches and use in proper rotation-first in first out.
  • Label any unused ingredient with its description and or batch (if needed) and return to proper storage- (cooler or dry ingredient) when done with ingredient.
  • Collect blender samples for Lab/Quality Assurance analysis.
  • 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 floors swept in the slurry area.
  • Verify group sheets for accuracy of cheese scanned to group to assure an accurate inventory.
  • Ensure that all necessary ingredients are ready and on hand for use.
  • Assist with the training of new employees when requested by Supervisor.
  • Complete all paperwork completely and correctly.
  • Ensure quality of ingredients.
  • Take pre-shift inventory of powders in the powder warehouse.
  • Safely operate machinery in close quarters.
  • Operate powder-handling system.
  • Dispense appropriate amounts of water and fat from dispensing system.
  • 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 our products 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.

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 Affirmative Action Employer.

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