3rd Shift Production Operator

Kolb-Lena, Inc.; Lena (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $500

Job summary

Savencia Cheese USA is seeking a production operator to manage tasks in brie, goat, and feta cheese production. You will operate equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and related duties in a dynamic dairy environment. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered to welcome you aboard.

Position requires handling cheese, pallets, and trays, with emphasis on cleanliness, safety, and adherence to GMP policies. Willingness to work varying shifts, overtime, and weekend coverage is essential.

Qualifications

• Speak, read, write and comprehend English.
• Cheesemaker license required for level 3.
• 1 year or more of forklift experience & certification.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and sanitation of equipment.
• Load/unload forms and trays in tunnel washer and conveyor.
• Operate touch screen to change stack size and form size.
• Move loads with pallet jacks and cheese carts.
• Follow GMP and safety policy practices.

Skills

Forklift Experience

English Proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Cheesemaker license

Job description

Summary/Objective

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

Essential Functions

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.

Competencies

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

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

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

Physical Demands

• 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.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

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

Travel

None is required for this position

Required Education and Experience

• 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.

Preferred Education and Experience

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

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None is required for this position

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Eligible to work in USA

Food Safety and Product Quality

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

Affirmative Action Plan/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Other Duties

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.