Production Support -1st Shift

Land O'Lakes•Websterville, VT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction of the Creamery Supervisor and other Butter leadership, the Butter Production Support is responsible for cultured cream receiving, processing, and packaging butter. Duties include testing product in process, running equipment, making process adjustments, while following company safety and quality programs.

Requirements

18 years or older.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions, and possess basic mathematical skills.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of continuous prior experience in any industry.
Self-Reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision.
Must be attentive to detail and have good organizational skills.
Able to trouble shoot mechanical problems.
Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative team.
Ability to follow manufacturer’s specifications and directions.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Work in cold and/or hot temperatures throughout the day.

Responsibilities

Assembles pipes, connects pumps and other equipment based on process.
Receives cultured cream, makes sure product meets specifications.
Takes pH, temperature, moisture on product to control the process.
Completes make sheet and does yield.
Sets up and dismantles machines, cleans, and sanitizes prior and after using.
Makes sure machinery runs efficiently and detects malfunctions when they occur.
Runs machinery based on process, targeted moisture, and salt content.
Adjusts on machine settings, as needed.
Enters proper code dates, uses appropriate packaging such as film, label, boxes, tape.
Controls the weight, takes frequent measurements, and adjusts machinery accordingly.
Feeds packaging into machine and product on conveyor, controls seal, packaging and coding quality and accuracy.
Places product properly in boxes, builds pallets according to specs.
Tallies number of cases per pallet, completes pallet tags.
Completes all quality and accounting paperwork.
Prepares ingredients, records lot # on make sheet and/or accounting sheet.
Performs environmental cleaning following company Quality Plan.
Collects samples for Quality Assurance, as needed.
Coordinates with cheesemakers.
Helps in other departments, as needed.
Communicates work order progress to supervisor and production operators.
Ensure a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks.
Adhere to all standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Follow all procedures, GMPs, Safety, Quality, and Sanitation plans.
Identify and report all potentially non-conforming product and equipment to Supervisor and the Quality Assurance Department.
Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule.
Other duties as assigned.