Processing Helper Production 4th Shift

Commercial Creamery Company Inc•Jerome, ID

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the manufacturing facility and supporting various production tasks. Key duties include building batches, handling heated batches, conducting line tests, and performing cleaning and drying operations. The position requires adherence to safety, food safety, and quality protocols, as well as active participation in continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Ability to work in hot and cold conditions.
Ability to climb on and off a lift truck throughout the shift.
Reading, writing, math, and computer skills.
Mechanically inclined.
Self-motivated and ability to work with little supervision.
Complete knowledge of sifting, blending, processing, and dryer operations.
Ability to operate (or learn to operate) a lift truck.
Ability to lift 50 pounds throughout the shift.
Ability to move 200-pound barrels regularly.
Dependable and trustworthy.

Responsibilities

Ensure personal safety, food safety, and quality protocols are followed.
Keep work area clean and orderly in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, and 5S.
Perform assigned tasks in a manner that does not endanger the environment and adheres to company and regulatory standards.
Actively participate in the continuous improvement process.
Build batches for your shift and following shift, following recipes exactly and using a check-off system.
Record cheese receiving dates and ingredient lot numbers on recipes.
Use clean buckets, tubs, and utensils, and report any visual problems with ingredients to the supervisor.
Dump and heat batches in the vat according to manufacturing directions, using a check-off system.
Send slurry through dual filters when batches are complete and approved for drying, and report findings on the processing strainer sheet.
Run line tests as needed (e.g., PH, TA, Solids).
Keep work area clean during operation and at the end of each shift.
Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices.
Wash buckets and tubs, and set aside broken pallets for repair.
Follow all safety and sanitation practices when washing or sweeping the dryer, including inspecting augers and carrier bearings.
Run the roller dryer according to procedures and follow all safety practices when washing.
Perform a standard clean-in-place (CIP) at the end of each day, disassembling and cleaning equipment.
Observe all sanitation and safety practices, including hand washing and using clean utensils.
Follow lock-out procedures and safety practices, wearing required safety equipment.