Glanbia-posted 2 months ago
Full-time
St. Johns, MI
5,001-10,000 employees

The Cheese 640# Operator oversees the Plate Washer, Boxmaker, Closer, and Tube Liner Inserter in the Cheese Production department at MWC, a state-of-the-art cheese and whey production facility in St. Johns, MI. This role is responsible for maintaining areas to provide quality packaging for 640# blocks and ensuring that all operations are conducted in accordance with good manufacturing practices and local and state laws.

  • Ensure vacuum pumps are on and vacuum sealers are enabled.
  • Close vacuum sealers as soon as they have four fresh boxes.
  • Place clean slip sheet on cheese and fold bag after vacuum sealers.
  • Place bottom boards and irons on boxes, rejecting any damaged components.
  • Check Tosca iron legs on the leg jig to ensure they fit the 640 box correctly.
  • Ensure boxes don't sit in one place for too long to prevent a jam.
  • Fix any jams in your area and contact Level 3 immediately when unable to fix a jam.
  • Ensure environmental cleaning is done and signed off by the end of each shift.
  • Log Delvocid lot code onto the tracking log sheet each time the sprayer is filled.
  • Foam area when not in production.
  • Inspect each block for any foreign material.
  • Keep records in accordance with good manufacturing processes and local and state laws.
  • Run all fill station operations including calibrating scales and inserting angles.
  • Run all Dry Ice Operations including calibrating hoppers and logging weights.
  • Perform metal detector tests and DI magnet inspections.
  • Fill out all log sheets for the area.
  • Load and select vacuum chambers.
  • Perform CIP on 640 fill line and VC 1-7.
  • General housekeeping and clean up at the end of the shift.
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and delegate assignments to others.
  • Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Celebration of diversity and individuality.
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