Cook Operator

Job Category:

Manufacturing/Operations

Job Family:

Plant Production

Work Shift:

A (United States of America)

Job Description:

PH Casting Cook Operator (PROD 05-05C $22.73 - $26.92)

Carthage, Missouri Plant on Claxton Ave

Earn up to $27.92 an hour in 24 months

8 Hour Shift, Nights: Sunday Night (8pm-7am) - Thursday Night (11pm-7am)

Pay Scale:

• Starting wage: $22.73
• 24 month top out: $26.92
• Night differential: additional $1.00
  
  

This job does require a 2 year bid commitment.

Our passionate employees (we call ourselves “partners”) are feeding the world, and we’re looking for exceptional people to join our production team at our Carthage, Missouri plant on Claxton Ave.

Job Description:

• To provide an acceptable quality level product in sufficient quantity to meet established department goals, utilizing information obtained from blend-cook, and production schedule.
• Work with Leaders and fellow partners to ensure Food Safety and Partner Safety. Understand and execute standard operating procedures relative to position. Perform all PCP and CCP checks required for position. Follow reaction plan for Food Safety, Food Quality and customer requirement outages and by contacting TA/TL.  Be able to identify and understand customer requirements and assist in assuring proper operation and product.  Record accurate data on production reports.
• Weigh-up cheese accurately according to written and oral instructions.
• Dump cheese accurately.
• Monitors blend/cook/ingredient schedules and also product being cooked to insure quality standards are met.
• Read and comprehend non-technical written instructions. Comprehend oral instructions.
• Maintains attention to safe and proper operation of grinder, cooker, blender, scales and barrel hoist.
• Notifies Maintenance of needed repairs.
• Maintains work area in an approved housekeeping/sanitary condition.
• Monitors weigh-up, insures correct cheese and proper eight are used.
• Closely monitors for product quality defects to prevent improper usage and on-line problems.
• Perform daily cheese and ingredient inventories to meet the customer requirements of records and reduces solids loss.
• Other duties as assigned by TL/TA.
• Participate on the teams as requested (SPS, PSCs, Kaizens).
• Ability to read and comprehend cook-blend sheets and blend-ingredient schedule.
• Ability to set-up and operate blender. Make simple repairs/adjustments when necessary or grind and cook products to SFI specifications.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate with wrapper operators and belt operators.
• Ability to perform moderate amount of record-keeping paperwork.
• Ability to identify needed blends from the SCADA computer station, make modifications to the blends and work with the lab partners to make the necessary water and acid adjustments.
• Must be able to work overtime daily and/or weekend as required.
  
  

Non-Essential Functions:

• Willing to perform duties assigned, manage multiple priorities.
• Interpersonal Relations
• Deductive Logic
• Dependable (good attendance to work and meetings)
• Goal Oriented
• Adaptable
• Strong work ethic – willing to do what needs to be done in a timely manner even if it is outside of primary responsibilities
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS ANALYSIS:

• Work Day (hrs) – 8 hours ( 4 hours if necessary)
• Sit – 5 minutes
• Stand – 2-3 hours (approximately 5 minutes at a time)
• Walk – 5-6 hours (10-20 ft. average)
• Continuous Activities: Bend/Stoop, Twist, Crouch, Balance
• Frequent Activities: Squat, Climb Stairs
• Occasional Activities:
• Lifting Requirements:
• Above shoulders – 14-55 dump buckets and lift bags
• Desk to Chair – 14-55 scoop ingredients, cheese, blocks, bags
• Chair to floor – 10-70 (O) pallets (F) ingredient bags
• Push/Pull – 21-80 (O) trash dumpster (F) cheese tubs
• Carry – 10-70 (O) ingredient bucket, (O) pallets, (F) bags, (C) cheese
  
  

Requirements:

• Candidates must have the ability to read, understand and follow written procedures.
• Proficiency in reading and comprehension of the English language is required.
• At least two years of manufacturing experience is preferred.
• This job may require you to operate an electronic pallet jack and/or a forklift and work in cold and/or hot conditions.
• This position requires passing a post-offer background check, physical and drug screen.
  
  

Eligible partners will receive:

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. That means in addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 10% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year. That’s a company contribution of around 18% in retirement savings annually!
• Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• Earn $ for focusing on your health. Get up to $1,200 for your health savings account each year, plus get reimbursed for fitness membership, equipment or classes.
• Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet and mental health benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
• Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
  
  

Ready to grow and make an impact as an important member of the Schreiber team? Apply today!

Learn more at www.schreiberfoods.com.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Eligible partners will receive:

• A 401(k) plan that includes up to an 8 percent Schreiber match and has been recognized as Best-in-Class for companies with 5,000-plus employees.
• Competitive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits without a waiting period, including second-opinion medical consultation with specialists
• Wellness resources, including a fitness reimbursement program and access to an interactive personalized online wellness program
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Professional growth and development opportunities through training and our Education Assistance Program
• Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
  
  

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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