Shred Department Cheese Opener - Full-time / Part-time

Starting wage at $20.18 with additional $2.00 second shift differential

Shifts available:  Monday- Friday 5am-3pm and 3pm-1am

Benefits include:  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO

• Operate stacker jack to load lift tables with proper cheese.
• Open and inspect cheese before loading on conveyor. Failure to properly remove all wrapper will result in substantial down time, rework and is a major concern for customer complaints.
• Keep conveyor loaded with cheese. Expect to process up to 70,000 pounds per shift.
• Shut down the line and notify the Lead person or Supervisor when any ingredient cheeses are in question.
• Follow the production lists to ensure the correct cheese blends.
• Keep area neat and clean for a safe working environment.
• Assist machine operators with Changeovers, Head changes and Harp changes.
• Tear down and blow down all machines for both dry and wet washes.
• Follow all DFA GMP’s and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements. Inform QA personnel of any quality issues.
• Follow all safety requirements and wear proper PPE
• Follow and understand LO/TO procedures for all equipment during changeovers.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Operate or assist in operation of de-boxing machine and conveyor system during 40# processing.
• Remove corrugation and plastic wrappers from opening room.
• Partition blocks for blends when needed.
• Mix anti-cake blends when needed.
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• HS Diploma, or GED preferred.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knows the different types of cheese to be handled.
• Walk behind jack
• Must be able to read, write and speak English