Relief Operator I - 1st Shift - West Main

Sartori Cheese BrandPlymouth, WI
Onsite

About The Position

The Relief Operator works multiple positions in the Cheese Manufacturing operation. This position works 1st shift on a 2-2-3 rotational schedule from 4am to 4pm.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalency required (GED).
  • Knowledge of food manufacturing equipment.
  • Demonstrated monitoring skills to control operations of equipment or systems and watch gauges and other indicators to ensure proper function.
  • Good computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing operating systems.
  • Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of two, three and four digit numbers using units of weight measurement and counts.
  • Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively and in a way that other Team Members will understand.
  • Ability to read and comprehend work related documents, carry out work instructions and interpret charts and graphs.
  • Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions or apply general rules to specific problems.
  • Ability to work independently as well as on a team.
  • Certified to operate motorized pallet trucks (will train and certify internally)

Nice To Haves

  • Food manufacturing or sanitation experience, highly desirable.
  • Cheese manufacturing, preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Monitors curd and whey removal for table
  • Tests and measures parameters using Analytical Equipment and records data; ensuring accuracy
  • Operates Table equipment using an HMI
  • Weighs and Measures salt and distributes to curd
  • Sets up, Inspects, Cleans and Sanitizes the tables and related equipment including Whole Room Sanitation – Floors, walls, ceiling and equipment
  • Troubleshoots, problems solves, organizes, and anticipate needs of the table area and operation
  • Operates Block forming Tower system and interacts with HMI
  • Monitors Vacuum levels, temp levels, and cheese block integrity
  • Records and inputs block identification lots numbers – assures accuracy
  • Packages, Metal Detects, Seals, Weighs, boxes, and palletize 40 lb. blocks
  • Records data as required including Cooler temps
  • Cleans and Sanitizes all areas of Packaging including floors, walls and ceilings
  • Operates a Pallet Lift Truck
  • Identifies cheese and shipping requirements
  • Uses Scanner to track cheese through bar codes, complete work orders, build and ship loads of cheese, creates by product work orders and moves inventory
  • Performs pallet truck, elevator, and trailer inspections
  • Monitors Supply inventory and submits order requests
  • Cleans and organizes the Shipping area including coolers
  • Assists with Break Room cleaning and misc. janitorial functions.
  • Performs sanitation in all areas of the plant – primarily focused on the Cheese operation side of the plant
  • Operated Foamer and Sanitize chemical stations
  • Works with Bulk and point of use raw chemicals
  • Responsible for proper Chemical titration to maintain costs while maintaining cleaning effectiveness
  • Performs Misc Janitorial Functions of the plant
  • Anticipates needs, organizes duties, troubleshoots, and problem solves.
  • Required to Train other Team member in different departments Tables, Packaging, Shipping and Sanitation.
  • Complies with all company Safety, HACCP and GMP policies
  • Immediately reports any food safety or quality issues to management or other individual authorized to initiate action.
  • May be required to assist other Team Members in the Vat Room with assorted tasks as needed.
  • May be required to load pallets onto truck using a motorized pallet truck.
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