Cheese Packager DAYS

Agropur

34d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

The Cheese Packager I is responsible for packaging cheese products in a safe and efficient manner; ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and safe work practices. Cheese Packagers rotate duties within the department.

Requirements

Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience Required: No experience required; in-house training provided.
Certification/Licensure Required: None
Skills Required: Ability to read, understand, and adhere to documents and procedures (GLP, SOP, SDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP).
Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
Ability to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and complete required documentation.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Communicate well both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.
Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.
Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a dairy or manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a general knowledge of the cheese production process and procedures.
Ensure that all products are packaged in the proper bag, proper box, and proper label with the proper manufacturing date, vat number and any other necessary information.
Ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed and passed on to the Production Supervisor properly and timely.
Facilitate quality assurance tests such as scale checks and metal detector checks.
Work with the packaging team to ensure proper sanitation of all packaging room equipment and conveyors.
Work with the maintenance team to facilitate necessary preventative maintenance of packaging equipment.
Assist in coordinating cooler organization and maintaining the cooler in good condition.
Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
Support safety policies and programs.