Tower Operator (Cheese, Days)
About The Position
The Tower Operator runs and maintains cheese towers and related equipment. The role involves operating assigned equipment according to procedures, identifying product flows from HCVs to packaging, completing product transitions, troubleshooting process or equipment issues, and communicating issues that could affect safety, food safety, or quality. The operator also maintains equipment sanitation, performs assigned in-process sampling, handles and reforms products safely, and learns computer-related processes and controls. The position requires active participation in training and development activities, which may take place before, during, or after shifts and on scheduled days off. The operator may coach and train teammates, including through on-the-job and buddy training. Food safety, sanitation, and safety are central responsibilities, including reporting concerns and participating in root-cause analysis and improvement activities when required. The job requires working 12-hour variable shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. It involves standing and walking for nearly the entire workday, working at heights and in fairly small areas, and performing a range of physical activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- Proficient English skills to understand, read, write, and speak English.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to work 12-hour variable shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
- SAP experience.
- Dairy manufacturing experience.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain cheese towers and related equipment.
- Ensure assigned equipment operates correctly and follow applicable procedures.
- Identify product flows from HCVs to packaging and complete product transitions.
- Troubleshoot and communicate plant issues involving equipment or processes.
- Understand and maintain the operation and sanitation of assigned equipment, including CIP and COP systems, operator-based maintenance, and pre- and post-CIP inspections.
- Complete assigned in-process sampling.
- Notify and communicate with management or maintenance about equipment or process problems that could affect safety, food safety, or quality.
- Learn and operate computer-related processes and controls.
- Follow proper product safe-handling and reforming procedures.
- Participate actively in training and development programs and related activities, classes, and events.
- Help coach and train teammates and participate in on-the-job and buddy training.
- Execute food safety and sanitation policies and procedures; communicate food safety incidents, observations, or opportunities and participate in root-cause analysis and improvement activities when required.
- Prioritize safety, report safety issues and observations, and follow up with the team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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