Production Line Attendant - Casual Part Time Weekend 3rd Shift - Whey

Position: Production Line Attendant - Casual Part Time Weekend 3rd Shift - Sartori Whey
SUMMARY

As a member of the Converting Team, the part time weekend Line Attendant (casual shift) works throughout the converting facilities with other Line Attendants on Grated, Shred, Deli, Wedge, Wax and Box, and Clean and Sort production lines. The Line Attendant removes materials from cartons, loads the processing line, perform equipment change overs, complete quality checks, packages and palletizes finished products.

The schedule is Friday and Saturday 11pm to 7am every weekend. This position does not include benefits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• All Team Members will be cross-trained on Grated, Shred, Deli, Wedge, Small Pack lines.
• Remove raw materials from pallets, bags, boxes or totes.
• Feed raw materials in correct quantities, based on formulas and product specifications.
• Perform general housekeeping for the Converting department including sweeping, removing cardboard, garbage bags, and pallets from staging or process area(s).
• Inspect cheese and materials for mold, dirt or foreign substance.
• Clean cheese with a knife or segregate cheese on a pallet for inspection and cleaning as needed.
• Fill cellulose, salt, and/or ingredient dispenser(s) to maintain supply for production.
• Perform production change-overs, cleaning, and/or assembly of equipment as required.
• Perform in process quality checks on production line.
• Fill and complete quality documentation associated with essential job functions.
• Set up, maintain, clean / sanitize equipment using cleaning/sanitizing chemicals.
• Operate packaging, processing, manual/powered pallet jacks, and lot dating equipment on converting lines.
• Remove finished pallets from packaging area.
• Maintain and sustain 5S standards on production lines.
• Track material movement using touch panel screen to collect data, control product flow through the process and correct process issues.
• Use a data collection device to scan finished goods and raw materials.
• Place finished packages into correct box. Inspects packaging for any defects.
• Comply with company Safety, HACCP and GMP policies
• Report any food safety or quality issues to management or other individual authorized to initiate action.
• Support training of other Team Members.
• Demonstrates safe working habits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency, preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferred.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• Demonstrates problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills with the ability to identify potential issues.
• Demonstrates prioritization, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to read, comprehend work related documents and carry out work instructions.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively to Team Members.
• Problem Solver
  - Effectively identifies and solves challenging problems.
• Resourceful
  - Finds alternative solutions to overcome problems or limitations.
• Results-driven
  - Focuses on achieving results that promote business success.
• Self-motivated
  - Acts based on inner drive and incentives.
• Team player
  - Works well within diverse groups to achieve common goals.
• Detail-oriented
  - Shows rigorous and meticulous attention to detail.
• Adaptable
  - Adjusts easily to new or changing circumstances.
• Personable
  - Has a friendly, approachable and outgoing style.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Internally trained and certified to operate material handling and quality equipment as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member frequently is required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stoop, or crouch. The Team Member must frequently lift and/or move blocks or wheels of cheese weighing 20 to 50 pounds and boxes of dried cheese weighing 50 pounds.

Blocks or wheels of cheese are carried from pallets to a conveyor staging area about 30" high. Pallets weighing up to 60 pounds must be stacked up to 5 feet high. If assisting in the packaging area, which will occur occasionally, the Team Member must be able to frequently place/carry bags of cheese weighing 5 to 25 pounds from a turntable to cheese boxes, both 30" above the floor.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. May be required to analyze high-speed packaging systems for extended period of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable…