3rd Shift Slurry Operator

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. is seeking a Slurry Operator to maintain proper blends of dry and wet ingredients in a fast-paced cheese production environment. You will follow production orders, coordinate with supervisors on changes, and ensure accurate batch records while maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

The role requires basic manufacturing knowledge, ability to read production reports, operate SAP systems, and safely use hand-held scanners and forklifts. GMP and safety policies are a must.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices.
• Ability to read and prepare production reports and production worksheets.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with supervisor on order add-ons, tie outs and changeovers.
• Follow production orders.
• Use inventory reports to identify oldest ingredient batches.
• Set up powders for groups and operate powder handling system.
• Safely operate tow motor in close quarters and maintain a clean work area.
• Adhere to GMP/Safe Quality Food program and company safety policies.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Reading production reports

Handheld scanners

SAP skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Handheld scanners

Powder handling system

Powder control systems

Industrial Trucks

Job description

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The Slurry Operator is responsible for maintaining the proper blend of dry/wet ingredients.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate with supervisor/leads on order add-ons, product change over’s and tie outs.
• Follow production orders.
• Assure sample cups are near blenders.
• Scrape mold off cheese and deposit mold in detained product tubs.
• Use non-cheese ingredients in proper rotation- First In First Out.
• Ability to use the inventory report (LX02) to look up oldest ingredient batches or handheld.
• Ability to use hand held to look up the oldest ingredient batches.
• Ability to properly scan ingredients to inprocess or blend sheet.
• Record correct batch numbers on blend sheet if ingredients aren’t scanned to the blend sheet.
• Label any unused ingredient with its description and or batch (if needed) and return to proper storage (cooler or dry ingredient) when done with the ingredient.
• Weigh and record fish bait.
• Ensure quality of cheese.
• Collect blender samples for Lab.
• Maintain a neat and clean work area.
• Take pre-shift and post-shift inventory of powders in the powder warehouse.
• Set up powders for groups.
• Safely operate tow motor in close quarters.
• Operate powder handling system.
• 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 and promote our products and services 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.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
• Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices.
• Ability to read and prepare production reports and comprehend production worksheets.
• Ability to use hand held scanners.
• Basic computer & SAP skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Ability to operate powder control systems.
• Ability to operate various Powdered Industrial Trucks.

Working Conditions

• Use of motor skills to safely drive fork lift in tight quarters.
• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 55-75 degrees F.
• Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, cut proof gloves and/or safety glasses may be required.
• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder, shoulder-to-overhead and pushing/pulling/carrying.
• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend/twist neck and back; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
• Product weight: up to 50 lbs.

EEOC & Disclaimer

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

Nearest Major Market: La Crosse
Nearest Secondary Market: Winona