Pasta Filata Maker

Joseph Gallo Cheese Company•Atwater, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are one of the most respected premium all-natural cheese makers in North America, and we continue to win prestigious awards for, not only our high-quality products, but also in recognition of our passion for sustainable practices. Today, we are in our third generation as a family business, who seeks innovative opportunities to maximize profitability & return on all assets, while being a trusted & responsible employer, who actively participates in the community & who cherishes the natural environment. Our success is based upon the quality of the employees that we hire-top-notch talent who share our company's commitment to our customers and a passion for making the country's finest quality products, using only all natural ingredients. Our employees are our greatest driving force, and we pride ourselves on ensuring their stability. All our employees receive Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program! Joseph Gallo Farms also offers a competitive benefits package at a group rate to all our full-time employees and their dependents.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Must be a team player and ability to work independently.
Attention to detail.
Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee will be required to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb stairs.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
Ability to work all shifts as training may be required for any second and/or third-shift operator needs.

Responsibilities

Running large machinery such as cooker stretcher.
Support troubleshooting of machinery.
Daily communication with Supervisors for developments and appropriate work requests to make repairs and/or improve the process.
Routine inspections of all working parts.
Cleaning of floors, walls, tools, etc.
Chemical safety workplace safety, and GMP training and practices
CIP and sanitation of equipment
Move carts of cheese curds and introduce them to the cooker.
Responsible for the production and quality of products coming from the pasta filata room.
Add back of ingredients described in procedures.
Comply with all Plant, State, and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations.
Comply with GMPs in the plant.
Assist in the maintenance of the Food Safety and Quality system.