Production Generalist - PM Shift

Grande•Juda, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Grande Cheese Company is a family-owned enterprise dedicated to tradition, quality, and outstanding performance. We are committed to our cultural pride, professional excellence, and the dignity and respect of our Associates. We operate within a High Performance Work Team (HPWT) structure, fostering a journey of continuous growth and improvement. Associates are empowered to develop their knowledge and skills through our Skill Block model, where they are assessed and placed into skill blocks aligning with their abilities and knowledge in specific job areas. This role encompasses overall duties, responsibilities, and expectations across all skill levels, though not all duties may be required until necessary skills are attained. Production Generalists perform various jobs and processes in cheese/whey manufacturing, processing, and/or distribution based on daily staffing needs, ensuring product is produced and delivered according to company specifications, quality, and safety objectives.

Requirements

Prior related work experience and/or training is required, typically a minimum of one (1) or more years is needed for obtaining the required skills.
Math, reading, and writing skills
Ability to comprehend and follow technical instructions/policies/procedures in written, verbal, or diagram form.
Computer skills

Nice To Haves

High School or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform a majority of the tasks and duties of any of the positions within a department/product line that fall in the same or lower skill block level for which you are currently qualified.
Cross-train and become proficient in multiple departments within the facility.
Ensure production is running efficiently and processes meet Grande and regulatory standards.
Carry out a variety of production duties from preparatory to critical stage processes such as loading and unloading, setup and monitoring of equipment, stirring/mixing, cooking, testing, analyzing, packaging, inspecting, final preparation, recording data and providing feedback to Process Leaders.
Setup, operate, monitor, calibrate, and troubleshoot equipment to ensure effective operation and correct process progression. Make adjustments as needed for weight, temperature, time, and sensory changes.
Perform sanitation of production areas and equipment, including vats, conveyors, machines, tanks, pipes, silos, hoses, and other dairy and packaging equipment. This involves dismantling, cleaning, scrubbing, foaming, power washing, rinsing, sanitizing, de-scaling, de-mineralizing, and re-assembly.
Maintain a clean working area by performing general sanitation, including cleaning walls, floors, windows, sinks, scales, drains, footbaths, and electrical panels.
Complete all required documentation, recordkeeping, and reporting as required by law and/or regulatory agencies.
Follow all SAFETY (food & workplace) policies and procedures.
Complete required paperwork, logs, and data entry into required computer systems (Scanworx, PowerApp, D365).
Thoroughly understand processes and independently make decisions that affect product quality.
Follow company policies and procedures.
Be a resource and assist with training new Associates on equipment and procedures.
Provide back-up relief as needed.
Provide recommendations and feedback to Process Leaders and Managers regarding improvements for quality, safety, efficiency, waste elimination, cost savings, and eliminating redundancy and unnecessary manual processes.
Obtain & renew licenses/certifications required for this role in a timely manner.