Operator - Machine

Purpose Statement

Accomplish the preparation of frozen cheese made on assigned production lines at the Brunswick facility by  performing certain tasks involved in preparing raw cheese to meet quality specifications and production needs. Will be assigned as a Cheeseroom Operator position based on needs of the cheeseroom and person's physical ability to perform the functions of that position. Contributes to the profitability of the Company by performing tasks in a safe, efficient, quality-conscious, and cost-conscious manner and by working in a cooperative manner with his/her Team Leader and co-workers. This is a 3rd Shift role.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

1.Building on the knowledge of processing learned in the Brunswick Plant or operational training at another location, learns how to prepare raw cheese products that meet quality specifications and production needs. Performs specific tasks associated with this process that must be done while he/she is assigned. This includes, but is not limited to:

• knowing and having an understanding of the right specifications for the product being run on the line.
• making sure that the correct raw materials are brought to the line; if not, notifying Fork Lift Driver to remove and bring the correct ones.
• setting up all equipment so that it will run properly.
• Operating pallet jack or forklift equipment in accordance with methods/procedures set forth in training.
• Sssisting maintenance mechanics with preventive maintenance of machinery by reporting any problems with operation or suspected maintenance needs; assists with performing other maintenance tasks as requested.
• Performing the physical tasks involved in this specific position.
• Prepping raw material ahead of time to keep up with the demands of the lines.
• Removing all plastic from cheese and inspecting each block before it goes through the grinding process.
• Operating pallet jack or forklift in a safe manner in prepping and staging raw cheese product to be opened.
• Sweeping food debris on the floor into small piles, picking it up with a dustpan, and placing it in the proper waste container.
• disposing of paper, plastic or other cardboard material into the proper trash container.
• pushing trash carts or waste carts of materials to proper disposal area.
• using a low-pressure water hose to wash the last traces of food debris down the drain, consistent with plant waste water and sanitation policies.
• using a rubber squeegee to push water off the floor toward and down floor drains.
• keeping track of all cheese tags used for production records to be recorded on batch sheets.
• taking accountability of raw cheese on plant floor at beginning and end of shift when returning material back to Shipping Department.
• Understanding mechanical functions of equipment being used in grinding process.
• Understanding of how to assemble/disassemble all cheese room equipment.
• Safely opening cheese blocks with knives and stacking raw cheese on table.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years Machine operator experience required
• Basic computer skills including Excel and Word
• Self-motivated and ability to take initiative and use sound judgment in day-to-day decision making
• Punctual and reliable in work attendance
• Ability to organize and communicate to all levels of personnel
• Flexible and able to manage others
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Excellent English communication skills required, bilingual speaker a plus