Cheese Packaging Coordinator

Glanbia•Gooding, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Glanbia Nutritionals Inc., our portfolio centers on dairy and non-dairy nutritional ingredients. We co-innovate and deliver ingredient solutions and precision premixes for use in the mainstream food and beverage, infant and clinical, and functional nutrition markets. We are the number one provider of whey-based nutritional ingredients globally and the number one producer of American-style cheddar cheese. Our protein systems have transformed the bar and beverage categories — bringing increased levels of protein, cleaner labels and greater product functionality to market. We have a direct presence in 21 countries, with manufacturing facilities in the US, Germany and China, and international sales and technical offices around the world. Job Summary The tower coordinator will ensure the efficient running of the cheese towers packaging line. Assure product meets quality and customer specifications through adherence to procedures and programs. Coordinate and organize the work of the operators in the tower and packaging areas.

Requirements

Requires prior experience and knowledge of cheese plant operations
Ability to run, or learn to run and troubleshoot equipment including towers, sealers, packaging line and box making
Desire to grow with the company
Willingness to attend training classes as needed
Excellent people and leadership skills
Ability to operate (or learn to operate) necessary equipment
Excellent record required in safety, attendance, and punctuality
Ability to stand and walk the entire shift
Ability to read and write instructions in English
Knowledge of the proper use of all cleaning chemicals
Must be able to work weekends, and overtime as required

Nice To Haves

Willingness to work night shift

Responsibilities

Assist supervisor in efficient running of the cheese tower deck and belts
Ensure proper flow of cheese production from belts to packing
Collaborate with warehouse to keep proper product flow
Trouble shooting and repair of plant equipment
Ensure plant meets, and employees follow current GMP standards
Fill in for operators as needed
Give breaks to tower deck operator
Ensure paperwork and checks are completed in the tower deck area
Assure product meets customer specifications
Assist with conducting bi-weekly safety, and quality toolbox meetings
Assist plant management in projects as assigned
Attend monthly production meetings (business review)
Work in accordance with Glanbia core values
Comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)
Perform other duties as assigned
Regular and timely attendance required