Processing Sanitation Operator - 3rd Shift ($26.74/hr.)

Leprino•Allendale, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The sanitation operator is responsible for the disassembly, cleaning, sanitizing and re-assembly of cheese processing equipment. This role operates on 8-hour shifts from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM, with frequent scheduling on weekends and holidays. A $1.00 shift premium is offered for hours worked between 6 PM and 6 AM.

Requirements

Must be able to work in a 24/7 operation, including weekends and holidays.
Must be at least 18 years or older.
Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Must be able to lift 46 lbs. from floor to shoulder (0" - 58") and climb stairs hourly.

Responsibilities

Inspect ribbon of cheese for softness and extraneous.
Pack cheese.
Feed ribbon stacks of cheese onto the conveyor.
Blend cheese as required.
Maintain good housekeeping at all times, including cleaning empty tubs and weighing scrap.
Observe proper safety policies and procedures at all times.
Add slip sheets/inter-leaver sheets in-between layers of cheese in tote.
Fold bags into boxes so none is exposed when the box is closed.
Monitor quality of boxes before running through the tape machine.
Operate dimensions equipment, perform duties per established SOPs.
Operate sealer equipment, perform duties per established SOPs.
Operate scale equipment, perform duties per established SOPs.
Operate box maker equipment, perform duties per established SOPs.
Remove all cheese prior to sanitizing equipment, separating it into rework, redice, or scrap categories.
Reassemble and make all necessary minor adjustments to all processing equipment and verify proper equipment set up.
Clean all equipment using foam or CIP and rinse thoroughly.
Disassemble all processing equipment.
Protect all electrical panels and equipment from water damage by covering them.
Comply with all safety regulations, policies and procedures.
Notify team lead/supervisor of any potential problems, hazards, broken or damaged equipment.
Organize all parts for proper and efficient cleaning.
Pre-clean all processing equipment using scrapers and air guns and water.