Table Operator - 1st Shift - Antigo, WI

Sartori Cheese Brand•Antigo, WI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Table Operator is to operate the drain table and fines saver during the cheese-make process. The Table Operator monitors cheese curd pH and moisture and transfers curd to the hoop filling machine. This position operates on a 1st shift, 12-hour rotating 2/2/3 schedule in our food manufacturing/creamery facility located in Antigo, WI.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency is required (GED)
2-3 years of experience in food manufacturing is desirable
Knowledge of operator interfaces to operate automated equipment
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Good computer and mechanical skills
Ability to read, write or comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, cleaning procedures, safety instructions and memos.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other Team Members of the organization.
Ability to read and interpret recording charts.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
Ability to perform operations using weight measurements, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to solve problems involving several variables.

Responsibilities

Monitors drawing of the whey and cheese curd from vats to the table and whey removal from the table to the fines saver.
Maintains proper curd consistency by operating mechanical powered agitators and shoveling of curd on the drain tables.
Follows cheese making table recipes and procedures.
Measures curd pH and moisture.
Weighs and applies salt by hand to the curd following the cheese making table recipes.
Analyzes curd moisture by operating a Foodscan.
Analyzes curd pH by operating a pH meter.
Connects and disconnects the table end unloading auger.
Transfers curd from table to hoop filling machine.
Rinses and sanitizes drain table.
Enters table data, cheese making ingredient amounts and lot numbers into data collection computer.
Performs pre-operational inspection of all table and fines saver related equipment.
Reports maintenance issues to supervision.
Anticipates needs, organizes duties, troubleshoots, and solves problems.
Complies with all Safety, HACCP and GMP policies
Immediately reports any food safety or quality issues to management or other individual authorized to initiate action.
May need to be internally certified to operate motorized pallet truck.
Other duties as assigned.