Relief Operator I - 1st Shift - West Main

The Relief Operator works multiple positions in the Cheese Manufacturing operation. This person will be qualified to relieve the following positions in the Cheese Manufacturing area: Table Operator, Packaging Operator, Food Sanitation Team Member. This position works 1st shift on a 2-2-3 rotational schedule from 4am to 4pm.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• This person will be qualified to relieve the following positions in the Cheese Manufacturing area:
  • Table Operator
  • Packaging Operator
  • Packaging and Shipping Operator
  • Food Sanitation Team Member
• 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.
• Other Duties as Assigned

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• 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.
• This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but this person may be required to direct the work of one or more people while performing one or more of the listed relief jobs.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalency required (GED).
• Food manufacturing or sanitation experience, highly desirable. Cheese manufacturing, preferred.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certified to operate motorized pallet trucks (will train and certify internally).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member frequently is required to walk and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Team Member must frequently lift and/or move 40 lbs. blocks of cheese. The Team Member may also carry chemical containers weighing up to 65 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is often exposed to extreme, non-weather related heat, wet and/or humid conditions as well as occasional exposure to outside weather. Furthermore, the Team Member is often exposed to moving mechanical parts due to their work in packaging, sanitation and table operation. The Team Member is occasionally exposed to toxic and /or caustic chemicals used in production and cleaning. Due to the loud noise levels, ear protection is required.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member may be required to work with motorized pallet trucks, elevator, pumps, pH Meter, Food Scan, thermometers, calculator, printer, copy machine, scanning equipment, recording charts, data collection computer, hovel and sanitation equipment.

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Personal protective equipment that is required when working with hazardous materials or loud equipment includes: safety goggles, rubber or latex gloves, lab coat and hearing protection. Other recommended PPE includes: face shield, chemical resistant apron and steel toe shoes.

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