2nd Shift Grinder Operator

Great Lakes Cheese•La Crosse, WI

About The Position

The Grinder is responsible for maintaining the proper blend of cheese product. The role coordinates production orders and changeovers, follows blend sheets and production group orders, handles and tracks ingredients, collects samples for laboratory and quality analysis, and completes required records. The operator maintains a clean work area, sanitizes lines, inspects grinder screens, and follows company safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Safe Quality Food Program procedures. The role may also assist with training new employees and perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Requirements

Ability to operate a handheld computer, personal computer, computer screen control panels, and handheld scanners.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers and management.
Good mathematical skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer and SAP skills.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to operate powder control systems.
Ability to operate various powdered industrial trucks.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with Production Supervisors on production order add-ons, product changeovers, and tie-outs.
Read blend sheets and follow instructions to standardize the blender.
Scan ingredients to the in-process or blend sheet and record batch numbers when ingredients are not scanned.
Follow production orders for groups and verify group sheets for accurate cheese scans and inventory.
Keep sample cups near blenders and collect required blender samples for Lab/Quality Assurance analysis, including fat and blender moisture samples.
Scrape mold from cheese and place it in detained product tubs.
Weigh and record fish bait on fish bait recording sheets.
Rotate non-cheese ingredients using First In, First Out and identify the oldest ingredient batches using a handheld device or inventory report (LX02).
Label unused ingredients with their description and/or batch as needed and return them to proper storage.
Ensure necessary ingredients are ready and available for use.
Maintain a neat work area; dispose of empty powder bags, cardboard, plastic, and other debris; clean powder spills; and sweep floors around grinders.
Unplug the grinder when it is plugged.
Assist with training new employees when requested by a Supervisor.
Complete paperwork accurately and fully.
Sanitize lines at startup and inspect the grinder screen at the beginning of each shift.
Follow safety policies and procedures and produce products in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices and Safe Quality Food Program policies and procedures.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.