Relief Operator I - 1st Shift - West Main

Sartori Company; Town of Plymouth (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sartori Company is seeking a Relief Operator for its Cheese Manufacturing operation in Wisconsin. The role covers Table, Packaging, Shipping, and Sanitation, on a 1st shift with a 2-2-3 rotation from 4am to 4pm.

Responsibilities include monitoring cal/valve parameters, operating with an HMI, weighing salt, sanitizing areas, and ensuring accurate data recording. Food manufacturing or sanitation experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in food manufacturing or sanitation is desirable.
• Cheese manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Relieve multiple positions in Cheese Manufacturing (Table, Packaging, Shipping, Sanitation).
• Operate Table equipment via HMI and monitor curd, whey removal and block integrity.
• Package, seal, weigh and palletize 40 lb blocks; track with bar codes and scanners.

Skills

Food manufacturing

Sanitation experience

Cheese manufacturing

Basic math

Microsoft Office

Communication

Reading and interpreting documents

Teamwork & independence

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

HMI operation

Scanner usage

Pallet trucks operation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

The Relief Operator works multiple positions in the Cheese Manufacturing operation. This position works 1st shift on a 2-2-3 rotational schedule from 4am to 4pm.

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

• This person will be qualified to relieve the following positions in the Cheese Manufacturing area:
• Table Operator
• Monitors curd and whey removal for table
• Tests and measures parameters using Analytical Equipment and records data; ensuring accuracy
• Operates Table equipment using an HMI
• Weighs and Measures salt and distributes to curd
• Sets up, Inspects, Cleans and Sanitizes the tables and related equipment
• Including Whole Room Sanitation – Floors, walls, ceiling and equipment
• Troubleshoots, problems solves, organizes, and anticipate needs of the table area and operation
• *other essential duties outlined in the Table Operator Job Description*
• Packaging Operator
• Operates Block forming Tower system and interacts with HMI
• Monitors Vacuum levels, temp levels, and cheese block integrity
• Records and inputs block identification lots numbers – assures accuracy
• Packages, Metal Detects, Seals, Weighs, boxes, and palletize 40 lb. blocks
• Records data as required including Cooler temps
• Cleans and Sanitizes all areas of Packaging including floors, walls and ceilings
• Operates a Pallet Lift Truck
• *other essential duties outlined in the Table Operator Job Description*
• Packaging and Shipping Operator
• Identifies cheese and shipping requirements
• Uses Scanner to track cheese through bar codes, complete work orders, build and ship loads of cheese, creates by product work orders and moves inventory
• Performs pallet truck, elevator, and trailer inspections
• Monitors Supply inventory and submits order requests
• Cleans and organizes the Shipping area including coolers
• Assists with Break Room cleaning and misc. janitorial functions.
• *other essential duties outlined in the Table Operator Job Description*
• Food Sanitation Team Member
• Performs sanitation in all areas of the plant – primarily focused on the Cheese operation side of the plant
• Could assist in other areas of plant as needed
• Operated Foamer and Sanitize chemical stations
• Works with Bulk and point of use raw chemicals
• Responsible for proper Chemical titration to maintain costs while maintaining cleaning effectiveness
• Performs Misc Janitorial Functions of the plant
• *other essential duties outlined in the Table Operator Job Description*
• Anticipates needs, organizes duties, troubleshoots, and problem solves.
• Required to Train other Team member in different departments Tables, Packaging, Shipping and Sanitation.
• Complies with all company Safety, HACCP and GMP policies
• Immediately reports any food safety or quality issues to management or other individual authorized to initiate action.

Non-essential Duties

• May be required to assist other Team Members in the Vat Room with assorted tasks as needed.
• May be required to load pallets onto truck using a motorized pallet truck.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but this person may be required to direct the work of one or more people while performing one or more of the listed relief jobs.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalency required (GED). Food manufacturing or sanitation experience, highly desirable. Cheese manufacturing, preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of food manufacturing equipment.
• Demonstrated monitoring skills to control operations of equipment or systems and watch gauges and other indicators to ensure proper function.
• Good computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing operating systems.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of two, three and four digit numbers using units of weight measurement and counts.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively and in a way that other Team Members will understand.
• Ability to read and comprehend work related documents, carry out work instructions and interpret charts and graphs.
• Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions or apply general rules to specific problems.
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certified to operate motorized pallet trucks (will train and certify internally)

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 stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member frequently is required to walk and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Team Member must frequently lift and/or move 40 lb. blocks of cheese. The Team Member may also carry chemical containers weighing up to 65 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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 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 often exposed to extreme, non-weather-related heat, wet and/or humid conditions as well as occasional exposure to outside weather. Furthermore, the Team Member is often exposed to moving mechanical parts due to their work in packaging, sanitation and table operation. The Team Member is occasionally exposed to toxic and /or caustic chemicals used in production and cleaning. Due to the loud noise levels, ear protection is required. Reasonable hours of overtime may be required from time to time.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member may be required to work with motorized pallet trucks, elevator, pumps, pH Meter, Food Scan, thermometers, calculator, printer, copy machine, scanning equipment, recording charts, data collection computer, hovel and sanitation equipment.

Protective Equipment Required

Personal protective equipment that is required when working with hazardous materials or loud equipment includes: safety goggles, rubber or latex gloves, lab coat and hearing protection. Other recommended PPE includes face shield, chemical resistant apron and steel toe shoes.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by Team Members assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Sartori Company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational and business needs as necessary.

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