2nd Shift Slurry Helper

Great Lakes Cheese; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese seeks a Slurry Helper to support the Slurry Operator in maintaining the proper blend of dry ingredients for cheese production in La Crosse, Wisconsin. In this entry-level role you will read blend sheets, keep lines ready, monitor quality, operate handheld scanners, and assist with clean-up and safety procedures while supporting coworkers to maintain smooth blender operation.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, able to follow instructions, communicate well, and adapt quickly

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to read production schedules and plan the workday.
• Self-motivated with limited supervision and good time management.
• Ability to operate a handheld computer/scanner.
• Ability to operate powered industrial trucks.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Read blend sheets and follow instructions to standardize blending.
• Follow production orders for groups.
• Ensure sample cups are available near blenders.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping in work areas.
• Notify supervisor of any quality or process issues.
• Assist in training new employees when requested.
• Complete paperwork with production line numbers and products run.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld computer/scanner

Powered industrial trucks

Job description

Job Overview

The Slurry Helper facilitates the Slurry Operator in maintaining the proper blend of dry ingredients product.

Job Overview

The Slurry Helper facilitates the Slurry Operator in maintaining the proper blend of dry ingredients product.

Job Responsibilities

• Read blend sheets and follows instructions that may be given on the blend sheets to standardize blender.
• Follow production order for groups.
• Assure sample cups are near blenders.
• Scrape any mold found on cheese and deposits mold in detained product tubs.
• Weigh and record fish bait on fish bait recording sheets.
• If there are any abnormalities in cheese quality notifies Quality Assurance and Supervisor.
• Stays ahead on job tasks as many as possible to assure that cooks have blenders ready to run and don't run out of cheese.
• Keep work area neat and disposes of empty powder bags, cardboard, plastic, and any work debris.
• Practices good housekeeping of work areas and grinder office.
• Clean up powder spills by blenders and powder room.
• Keep floor swept around grinders.
• Assure that all necessary ingredients are ready and on hand for use.
• Notify supervisor if any problems occur.
• Unplug grinder when plugged.
• Use prescribed tools in the manner in which they were intended.
• Help Slurry and Slurry helps Grinders and other co-workers when they are available.
• Clean, organize or performs projects given to them by the Supervisor.
• Assist with the training of new employees when requested by Supervisor.
• Fill out all paperwork completely and correctly including name, production line number and products ran.
• Sanitize lines at start up.
• Inspect grinder screens in the beginning of each shift.
• Fill cooker ingredient insure they are properly labeled with ingredient and proper batch numbers and date/time they were filled
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education And Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to read production schedule and plan and organize workday.
• Self-motivated and can work with limited supervision.
• Ability to operate a handheld computer/scanner.
• Ability to operate various Powered Industrial Trucks.
• Ability to manage time and organize work.
• Ability to follow instructions and proper work procedures.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers and management.
• Good communication skills: verbal and written.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Previous manufacturing experience.

Working Conditions

• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
• Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
• Product weight: up to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.
• Use of motor skills to safely drive tow motors or other motorized vehicles in tight quarters.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Nearest Major Market: La Crosse

Nearest Secondary Market: Winona