Short & Sweet: The sanitation operator is responsible for the disassembly, cleaning, sanitizing and re-assembly of cheese processing equipment.

 

Schedule: 8 hour shifts, 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM

* Weekends & Holidays are scheduled often

*$1.00 shift premium between 6PM and 6AM

 

Benefits:

Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance 401K & Profit Sharing Monthly Production/Safety Bonuses Pet, legal, & other additional insurance packages available

 

Job Responsibilities: 

•    Inspect ribbon of cheese for softness and extraneous.
•    Pack cheese.
•    Feed ribbon stacks of cheese onto the conveyor. 

•    Blend cheese as required. 

•    Maintain good housekeeping at all times, including cleaning empty tubs and weighing scrap. 

•    Observe proper safety policies and procedures at all times. 

•    Add slip sheets/inter-leaver sheets in-between layers of cheese in tote.
•    Fold bags into boxes so none is exposed when the box is closed.
•    Monitor quality of boxes before running through the tape machine.
•    Dimensions operator, perform the duties per established SOP’s.
•    Sealer operator, perform the duties per established SOP’s.
•    Scale operator, perform the duties per established SOP’s.
•    Box maker, perform the duties per established SOP’s.
•    Remove all cheese prior to sanitizing equipment, separating it into rework, redice, or scrap categories.
•    Reassemble and make all necessary minor adjustments to all processing equipment and verify proper equipment set up.
•    Clean all equipment using foam or CIP and rinse thoroughly.
•    Disassemble all processing equipment.
•    Protect all electrical panels and equipment from water damage by covering them.
•    Comply with all safety regulations, policies and procedures.
•    Notify team lead/supervisor of any potential problems, hazards, broken or damaged equipment.
•    Organize all parts for proper and efficient cleaning.
•    Pre-clean all processing equipment using scrapers and air guns and water.
 

Minimum Job Requirements:

•    Must be able to work in a 24/7 operation, including weekends and holidays

•    Must be at least 18 years or older

•    Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

•    Must be able to lift 46 lbs. from floor to shoulder (0" - 58") and climb stairs hourly