Second-Shift Cheese Cutter Operator

Sargento Foods Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Fertility benefits

Adoption benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Onsite health center

401K employer contribution

Tuition assistance

Employee store access

Job summary

Sargento Foods Inc. in Florida is seeking a production operator to operate the RDS system and brine flume, monitor temperature, salinity, and product quality.

You will log daily activities and coordinate with packaging and production teams to ensure smooth product flow. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, willingness to obtain forklift certification on hire, and the ability to lift 10-80 lbs; prior manufacturing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/HSED is required or enrollment with anticipated completion within 12 months.
• Prior manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate RDS System and brine flume to maintain temperature and salinity.
• Report brine system, string extruders and brine chiller issues to production and maintenance department.
• Set up and inspect work area for cleanliness and readiness.
• Operate string cutters and frequently monitor extruded cheese to ensure proper weight and length specifications.
• Maintain and document daily cutter operations log.
• Communicate with packaging department about products and product flow.
• Communicate with production about products, product flow, product quality and/or concerns.
• Communicate with lab tech, maintaining proper product size.
• Work with sanitation to disassemble mixers, mixer pipes, string extruders and storage of end-of-the-day product.
• Add salt to the brine system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift certification

LOTO procedures

Lifting 10-80 lbs

18+ years old

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED/HSED

Job description

Sargento Foods Inc. in Florida is seeking a production operator to operate the RDS system and brine flume, monitor temperature, salinity, and product quality.

You will log daily activities and coordinate with packaging and production teams to ensure smooth product flow. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, willingness to obtain forklift certification on hire, and the ability to lift 10-80 lbs; prior manufacturing experience is a plus.