Production Cook - Starting wage $28/hr (3rd shift)
About The Position
The Production Cook is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of cook equipment, cooking ingredients, and completing sanitation requirements. The role requires close attention to product quality and safe work practices, while supporting business systems such as QCDSM, ISO, and GMPs in a team environment. When not assigned to Cook work, the employee will be assigned to the B pool based on seniority. This is a third-shift position, scheduled from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Overtime and weekend work are required as needed. The starting wage is $28 per hour, plus a $2 per hour shift premium. The position is at the Beaver Dam Plant.
Requirements
- Able to speak, read, and write English.
- Able to perform job duties efficiently and safely.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds in accordance with the NIOSH Lifting Equation and use plant-approved safe lifting practices.
- Able to work in a team environment.
- Able to work extended hours.
Responsibilities
- Operate cook equipment safely and accurately.
- Follow cook formula procedures for products produced on the lines.
- Perform equipment setup, startup, and changeover procedures as needed.
- Monitor and communicate process or product abnormalities to a Supervisor, Team Leader, or Line Technician.
- Perform sanitation duties for cook-area equipment and other production equipment, including assigned sanitation-period work.
- Conduct and document quality checks, including cook sheets, temperature charts, and other process documentation defined in QCMS/DPS procedures.
- Handle and use chemicals accurately and analyze cleaner strengths for soaps and sanitizers used in sanitation.
- Operate the salvage rework system safely and complete required documentation accurately.
- Maintain and monitor the powder feed system.
- Perform Non-Dairy base setter duties.
- Follow Good Sanitation Practices when handling equipment and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Complete required observations and training on schedule.
- Support plant quality systems and follow FSQ requirements, including GMPs and other daily or job-specific duties supporting QRMP.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Team Leader.
- Enforce Kraft policies stated in the Employee Handbook and follow internal Kraft procedures.
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
- Medical and prescription drug coverage.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Company holidays.
- Leave of absence benefits.
- Recognition programs.
- Training.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Wellbeing programs.
- Family support programs.
- 401(k).
- Life insurance.
- Accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
- Disability coverage.
- Wellbeing events, resources, and learning opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
