Cheese Fill Station Operator

Oversees fill station areas to provide quality packaging for 640 # blocks.

Fill Station:

• Able to perform and follow proper LOTO procedures for all fill station operations.
• Run all fill station operations.
• Calibrate scale by placing dolly on the scale with the 1000lb weight.
• Inspect each block for foreign material ex. Plastic, metal, excessive peppers, other color cheese etc.
• Perform hourly metal detector tests.
• Perform DI magnet inspections.
• Operate HMI and basic knowledge of the track system.
• Must have basic knowledge HMI for fill station.
• Fill out all log sheets for area.
• Understanding shuttle car selections and functions.
• Loading and selection of vacuum chambers for filling.
• Perform CIP on 640 fill lines, VC 1-4, 5-8, 9-13, 14-18 and DI lines.
• COP fill station press plates, tracks 1A/1B through 3A/3B, Shuttle Car 1/2 and all surrounding areas.
• Able to perform start-up functions such connections, metal checks and necessary calibrations.
• Able to run DI machine and proper cleaning of empty DI totes.
• General housekeeping and at end of your shift check your area and clean up.
• Keeps record in accordance with good manufacturing process and local and state laws.
• Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables.
• Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
• Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates. (Food Safety Modernization Act- FSMA, Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)

Delivering on Glanbia’s Values:

• “Showing Respect” - Research issues & incidents with internal teams, business partners and customers in a collaborative manner that includes professional, honest and transparent communication.
• “Find a Better Way” - Work with internal and external teams to implement process improvements and/or procedural changes that eliminate non-value added activities and drive more business value.
• “Winning Together” - Assist with training of new team members. Facilitate or oversee training and standard operating procedure reviews to ensure new hires develop proficiency of role.
• “The Customer’s Champion” – Proactively engage to support our customer needs on an end to end basis and strive to meet or exceed SLA timelines. Take ownership of customer requests and engage with internal teams as needed and within a timely manner.
• “Performance Matters” – Meet or exceed all key metrics in line with expectations for role. Continually update knowledge of products, product changes, processes and services offered to deliver a dynamic customer experience.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiply projects simultaneously and delegate assignments to others.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.

• Regularly involves talking or listening, standing and walking, and the use of hands and fingers.
• Frequently involves sitting, and reaching with hands and arms
• Occasionally involves crouching, stooping, kneeling and/or climbing or balancing.

• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
• Involves moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily…