About the Role
The Machine Operator 1 is responsible for the operation of DMC, CIP, and related equipment.
Responsibilities
- Clean and sanitize all cheese making equipment.
- Report any problems to Manager.
- Communicate flow time and rates to other affected employees.
- Maintain general housekeeping of work area.
- Utilize PCs, PI-CS and all other electronic equipment.
- Keep accurate charts and records for regulatory agencies.
- Assist other operators (Vats, Separator, DMC, RMC) as needed.
- Train and mentor new operators.
- Follow cheese making instructions and keep accurate records.
- Ensure proper function of cheese making equipment by following check out procedures.
- Test cheese and whey throughout process as required.
- Ensure proper pre-salting of cheese going to cheese cooker or curd tanks.
- Hook up, verification of proper hookup, Clean-in-Place, reassemble or hookup equipment lines and tanks for production.
- Verify proper use of correct cleaning chemicals and strength of chemicals by solution strengths.
- Operate all CIP and COP equipment.
- Ensure proper operation of all CIP equipment by use of check out procedures.
- Perform all functions of Vat Operator, Separator Operator, DMC Operator, CIP Operator, RMC Operator, and general labor.
- Perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
- Produce products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of 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.
Requirements
- Basic computer skills required.
- Ability to trouble shoot problems.
- Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices.
- Ability to read and prepare production reports and comprehend production worksheets.
- Basic math skills to adjust process changes.
- 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.
- Product weight: up to 100 lbs.
- Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.
- Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
Skills
- SAP experience
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- High School diploma or GED
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment
Salary/Compensations
- $23.95/hr - $24.60/hr
About the Company
- Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Equal Opportunity
- Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
