Production Associate - 1st shift - Drying

Job Title: Production Associate - Drying Function: Operations Career Level: S1 Reports to: Production Supervisor Location: Whitehall West Position Type: Full time Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 6 am – 4 am, overtime as necessary Hourly Rate: $20.50 Job Summary: The Drying and Grating general laborer will assist in manufacturing of the finished product. Drying/Grating general laborer will assist the lead in manufacturing the right product from the right recipe to the right specification. He/she will assist in mixing the correct batch. He/she is required to grate and/or dry the product to the correct moisture and specifications. He/she is required to clean equipment and surrounding area. Adherence to all GMP’s and safety protocols. Monday- Thursday 6am to 4pm, overtime as necessary Wage $20.50 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Operate flow meters, steam controls, grinder hammer mill and dryer. Perform duties following all good manufacturing practices (GMP’s) including food, equipment, and operating safety requirements. Package finished product including box making, lining, filling, closing, and palletizing. Inspect cheese products, packing and boxes for damage, report deficiencies to proper parties. Complete all necessary cleaning and workplace sanitation requirements. Perform all tasks in a busy environment with limited supervision. Record production information in a tablet, computer or by hand. Identify variation in cheese manufacturing process, troubleshoot and report to supervisor if unable to resolve. Attend all required company training. Flexible to support work in all areas as needed. Required Skills and Abilities: Verbal/written communication skills. Work as a member of a team. Define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and act upon them. Time management skills. Uphold confidentiality of sensitive information. High attention to detail. Maintain excellent attendance. Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds constantly and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Stand for extended periods of time. Vision including that ability to read, distance vision and peripheral. Walk frequently Stand constantly Climb ramps or stairs occasionally Required Personal Protective Equipment: Hearing protection Bump cap Hair net Uniform Safety glasses Safety shoes Gloves Tools and Equipment Used: Hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.) Knives Markers, pens I-Pad Pressurized water hoses Brooms, scrub brushes Environmental Conditions General manufacturing environment Withstand warm temperatures from manufacturing processes