3rd Shift Machine Operator Cheese 1

Great Lakes CheeseTown of Adams, NY
$23 - $24Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator 1 is responsible for the operation of DMC, CIP, and related equipment. This role involves cleaning and sanitizing cheese-making equipment, reporting any issues to the manager, communicating flow times and rates, maintaining general housekeeping, utilizing electronic equipment, and keeping accurate records for regulatory agencies. The operator will also assist other operators and train new personnel. Specific duties are outlined for OMC Operator, CIP Operator, and Skilled Relief roles, all of which require adherence to safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, and the Safe Quality Food Program.

Requirements

  • Basic computer skills required.
  • Ability to trouble shoot problems.

Nice To Haves

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
  • Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices.
  • Ability to read and prepare production reports and comprehend production worksheets.
  • Basic math skills to adjust process changes.
  • SAP experience.

Responsibilities

  • Clean and sanitize all cheese making equipment.
  • Report any problems to Manager.
  • Communicate flow time and rates to other affected employees.
  • Maintain general housekeeping of work area.
  • Utilize PCs, PI-CS and all other electronic equipment.
  • Keep accurate charts and records for regulatory agencies.
  • Assist other operators (Vats, Separator, DMC, RMC) as needed.
  • Train and mentor new operators.
  • Follow cheese making instructions and keep accurate records.
  • Ensure proper function of cheese making equipment by following check out procedures.
  • Test cheese and whey throughout process as required.
  • Ensure proper pre-salting of cheese going to cheese cooker or curd tanks.
  • Hook up, verification of proper hookup, Clean-in-Place, reassemble or hookup equipment lines and tanks for production.
  • Verify proper use of correct cleaning chemicals and strength of chemicals by solution strengths.
  • Operate all CIP and COP equipment.
  • Ensure proper operation of all CIP equipment by use of check out procedures.
  • Perform all functions of Vat Operator, Separator Operator, DMC Operator, CIP Operator, RMC Operator, and general labor.
  • Perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
  • Produce products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.
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