3rd Shift Production Operator

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Full Time Lena, IL, US

Salary: $20.00 Annually

This position is responsible for all tasks involved in the production of brie, goat, and feta cheese. The goal of a production operator is to use equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and other steps along in the production environment.

And here’s the best part: we’re offering a $500 sign-on bonus to welcome you aboard!

Level 1 – Ability to perform all area line functions in assigned department, either soft ripened cheese, feta or goat production areas

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Level 1

• Cleaning and sanitation of equipment prior to and following production;
• Placing empty forms/funnels on the conveyor;
• Precise leveling of cheese into forms after being dipped;
• Loading, pushing, and pulling stacks of cheese via hand carts and trolleys;
• Loading/Unloading soiled/clean trays and forms in tunnel washer;
• Basic touch screen operation to change stack size and form size;
• Change out tooling equipment per form size;
• Following company GMP and safety policy practices while performing duties;
• Hand turn cheese in curing/drying rooms;
• Move loads with pallet jacks and cheese carts.

• Job Knowledge
• Job Safety
• Teamwork & Leadership
• Quality of Work
• Cost Control
• Inclusion& Communication

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a manufacturing environment with the following conditions:

• Exposure to hot or cold Climate frequently;
• Exposure to chemical frequently;
• Exposure to noise and vibration frequently;
• Exposure to wet and humid conditions frequently.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties on the job, the physical demands are:

• Stand – continuously;
• Stoop/Bend – frequently;
• Squat - occasionally;
• Crawl - never;
• Climb Stairs or ladders – frequently;
• Reach – chest level, above or below – continuously;
• Push - 1000 lbs. occasionally with a pallet jack;
• Pull - 1000 lbs. occasionally with a pallet jack;
• Lift/carry - up to 70 lbs. frequently.

This is a full-time position. Days and hours vary depending on the shift and department. Overtime and weekend work is required ation coverage as needed.

None is required for this position

• Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English;
• Cheesemaker license is required for level 3;
• 1 year or more of Forklift Experience & Certification for Material Handler.

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment;
• Capable of operating without direct supervision.

None is required for this position

Eligible to work in USA

This position is responsible for supporting the food safety management system and for communicating food safety issues to the Quality Department.

Savencia Cheese USA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.

Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.