Relief Operator I - 2nd Shift

SUMMARY

The Relief Operator works multiple positions in the Cheese Manufacturing operation. This person will be qualified to relieve the following positions in the Cheese Manufacturing area: Table Operator, Packaging Operator, Food Sanitation Team Member. This position works 2nd shift on a rotational 2-2-3 schedule: 4:00pm to 4:00am. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• This person will be qualified to relieve the following positions in the Cheese Manufacturing area: Table Operator, Packaging Operator, Packaging and Shipping Operator, Food Sanitation Team Member.
• Anticipates needs, organizes duties, troubleshoots, and problem solves.
• Required to Train other Team member in different departments Tables, Packaging, Shipping and Sanitation.
• May be required to direct the work of one or more people while performing one or more of the listed relief jobs.
• 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.
• 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.
• Other Duties as Assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skillsets

• High School diploma or equivalency required (GED).
• Food manufacturing or sanitation experience, highly desirable. Cheese manufacturing, preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate monitoring skills to control operations of equipment or systems and watch gauges and other indicators to ensure proper function.
• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing operating systems preferred.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of up to four-digit numbers using units of weight measurement and counts.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively to team members.
• 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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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 lbs. 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.

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.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that will be experienced by the Team Member and is required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Tools & Protective Equipment

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.

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.

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