Cheese Tower Technician

Glanbia•Clovis, NM

About The Position

Provide coverage for box maker, towers, and beta vac operators. Train new employees in dedicated area. Ensure log sheets are inspected and signed off. Essential Functions Ensure box maker/tower/beta vac operators get breaks and lunches. Help train new operators in area. Keeping area generally clean during production, picking up trash/waste cheese off the floor. Ensure any misshaped/missing corners blocks or low/high weight blocks are reworked. Ensure Towers are inspected as stated on log and completely filled out. Ensure Salt whey tanks are rinsed and drained and put to TCO. Ensure White trays are x rayed and put to TCO. Ensure bags are stocked at tower area for operators. Ensure metal detects are tested every hour and recorded on chart/logs. Ensure operators have towers at full operating speed throughout production. Operates gussetters, betavacs and conveyors. Re-bag any leakers if they still hold their shape. Understand meanings of lights on towers and how to fix issues with them. Sanitary collection of in process samples both at startup of production and again at Midnight. Tower CIP/ Cowl CIP and logged. Tower area environmental cleaning, cleaning up, logs, inspect area before leaving etc. Perform other task assigned by Team Leader or Assistant Team Leader. Keeps records in accordance with good manufacturing process and local and state laws. Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables. Each employee shall 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. (Food Safety Modernization Act- FSMA, Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance) Delivering on Glanbia’s Values: “Showing Respect” - Research issues & incidents with internal teams, business partners and customers in a collaborative manner that includes professional, honest and transparent communication. “Find a Better Way” - Work with internal and external teams to implement process improvements and/or procedural changes that eliminate non-value added activities and drive more business value. “Winning Together” - Assist with training of new team members. Facilitate or oversee training and standard operating procedure reviews to ensure new hires develop proficiency of role. “The Customer’s Champion” – Proactively engage to support our customer needs on an end to end basis and strive to meet or exceed SLA timelines. Take ownership of customer requests and engage with internal teams as needed and within a timely manner. “Performance Matters” – Meet or exceed all key metrics in line with expectations for role. Continually update knowledge of products, product changes, processes and services offered to deliver a dynamic customer experience. Additional Functions Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
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 multiply projects simultaneously and delegate assignments to others.
Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.

Responsibilities

Ensure box maker/tower/beta vac operators get breaks and lunches.
Help train new operators in area.
Keeping area generally clean during production, picking up trash/waste cheese off the floor.
Ensure any misshaped/missing corners blocks or low/high weight blocks are reworked.
Ensure Towers are inspected as stated on log and completely filled out.
Ensure Salt whey tanks are rinsed and drained and put to TCO.
Ensure White trays are x rayed and put to TCO.
Ensure bags are stocked at tower area for operators.
Ensure metal detects are tested every hour and recorded on chart/logs.
Ensure operators have towers at full operating speed throughout production.
Operates gussetters, betavacs and conveyors.
Re-bag any leakers if they still hold their shape.
Understand meanings of lights on towers and how to fix issues with them.
Sanitary collection of in process samples both at startup of production and again at Midnight.
Tower CIP/ Cowl CIP and logged.
Tower area environmental cleaning, cleaning up, logs, inspect area before leaving etc.
Perform other task assigned by Team Leader or Assistant Team Leader.
Keeps records in accordance with good manufacturing process and local and state laws.
Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables.
Each employee shall 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. (Food Safety Modernization Act- FSMA, Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)
“Showing Respect” - Research issues & incidents with internal teams, business partners and customers in a collaborative manner that includes professional, honest and transparent communication.
“Find a Better Way” - Work with internal and external teams to implement process improvements and/or procedural changes that eliminate non-value added activities and drive more business value.
“Winning Together” - Assist with training of new team members. Facilitate or oversee training and standard operating procedure reviews to ensure new hires develop proficiency of role.
“The Customer’s Champion” – Proactively engage to support our customer needs on an end to end basis and strive to meet or exceed SLA timelines. Take ownership of customer requests and engage with internal teams as needed and within a timely manner.
“Performance Matters” – Meet or exceed all key metrics in line with expectations for role. Continually update knowledge of products, product changes, processes and services offered to deliver a dynamic customer experience.
Perform other duties as assigned.