Production Generalist - AM Shift

Grande•Juda, WI

11d•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, which is an Associate-inspired and led journey of continuous growth and improvement to foster the Grande Mission and Culture. We empower Associates to develop their knowledge and skills through our Skill Block model, where Associates are assessed and placed into a skill block that aligns with their abilities and knowledge within a specific job area. This position encompasses all skill levels, and not all duties may be required until necessary skills are attained. Production Generalists perform a variety of jobs and processes involved in cheese/whey manufacturing, processing, and/or distribution, based on the facility's 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 in which you are currently qualified for based on completed assessments.
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 everything is operating effectively and processes are moving through the stages correctly. Make adjustments as needed to accommodate weight, temperature, time and sensory changes.
Perform sanitation of production areas and equipment, which may include: vats, conveyors, machines, tanks, pipes, silos, hoses, and other dairy and packaging equipment. Dismantle, clean, scrub, foam, power wash & rinse, sanitize, de-scale, de-mineralize, and re-assembly to ensure removal of all debris and build-up.
Maintain a clean working area by performing general sanitation including cleaning walls, floors, windows, sinks, scales, drains, footbaths, and electrical panels to keep areas free from pathogens and chemical contamination.
Complete all required documentation, recordkeeping, and reporting as required by law and/or regulatory agencies (i.e. DNR, DOL, EEOC, FDA, IMS, OSHA, SQF, USDA, WDA, etc.).
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 with regard to improvements for quality, safety, efficiency, eliminating waste, cost savings, and eliminating redundancy and unnecessary manual processes.
Obtain & renew licenses/certifications required for this role in a timely manner.