2nd Shift Slurry Operator

4 days ago


La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States Great Lakes Cheese Full time

Job Overview

The Cheese Production Operator is responsible for maintaining the proper blend of cheese product in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with Production Supervisors on production order add-ons, product change overs, and tie outs.
  • Read blend sheets and follow instructions to standardize blenders.
  • Ability to properly scan ingredients to in-process or blend sheet.
  • Record correct batch numbers on blend sheet if ingredients are not scanned to the blend sheet.
  • Follow production order for groups.
  • Assure sample cups are near blenders.
  • Scrape any mold found on cheese and deposit mold in detained product tubs.
  • Weigh and record fish bait on fish bait recording sheets.
  • Use non-cheese ingredients in proper rotation - First In First Out.
  • Ability to use hand-held scanners to look up oldest ingredient batches.
  • Ability to use the inventory report (LX02) to look up oldest ingredient batches or hand-held scanners.
  • 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.
  • Collect blender samples for Lab/Quality Assurance analysis.
  • The sample includes: fat sample, blender moisture sample, and any additional samples that may be required by the lab.
  • Keep work area neat and dispose of empty powder bags, cardboard, plastic, and any work debris.
  • Clean-up powder spills by blenders and powder room.
  • Keep floor swept around grinders.
  • Verify group sheets for accuracy of cheese scanned to group to assure an accurate inventory.
  • Assure that all necessary ingredients are ready and on hand for use.
  • Unplug grinder when plugged.
  • Assist with the training of new employees when requested by Supervisor.
  • Complete all paperwork completely and correctly.
  • Sanitize lines at start-up.
  • Inspect grinder screen in the beginning of each shift.
  • All Great Lakes Cheese employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
  • All Great Lakes Cheese 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

  • Ability to operate hand-held computer, personal computer, and computer screen control panels.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers and management.
  • Good Mathematical skills.
  • Good communication skills: verbal and written.
  • Ability to use hand-held scanners.
  • Basic computer & SAP skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Ability to operate powder control systems.
  • Ability to operate various Powdered Industrial Trucks.

Working Conditions

  • Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
  • Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder, and pushing/pulling/carrying.
  • Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
  • Product weight: up to 100 lbs.
  • Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.
  • Use of motor skills to safely drive tow motors or other motorized vehicles in tight quarters.


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