Job Information
Great Lakes Cheese 2nd Shift Slurry Operator (Sun-Thurs) in La Crosse, Wisconsin
Job Overview
The Slurry Operator is responsible for maintaining the proper blend of ingredients. The Sunday through Thursday Slurry Operator gets ingredients ready prior to start-up on Sunday afternoons to prepare ingredient inventory for the production week.
Job Responsibilities
Operate forklift to move pallets of ingredients.
Set up powders for groups, open and dump bags of powder and other ingredients.
Properly follow production schedule for order of groups.
Read the blend sheets and follows instructions that may be given on the blend sheets to Grinder and standardize blender.
Properly scan cheese and ingredients to in process or blend sheet.
Record correct batch numbers on blend sheet if ingredients are not scanned to blend sheet.
Use hand held or the inventory report to look up the oldest ingredient batches and use in proper rotation-first in first out.
Label any unused ingredient with its description and or batch (if needed) and return to proper storage- (cooler or dry ingredient) when done with ingredient.
Collect blender samples for Lab/Quality Assurance analysis.
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 floors swept in the slurry area.
Verify group sheets for accuracy of cheese scanned to group to assure an accurate inventory.
Ensure that all necessary ingredients are ready and on hand for use.
Assist with the training of new employees when requested by Supervisor.
Complete all paperwork completely and correctly.
Ensure quality of ingredients.
Take pre-shift inventory of powders in the powder warehouse.
Safely operate machinery in close quarters.
Operate powder-handling system.
Dispense appropriate amounts of water and fat from dispensing 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 our products 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.
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.
EEOC & Disclaimer
Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.