Line Worker - Speciality Cheese Company : Job Details

Job Summary:Packaging Line Workers work together as a team to be sure that finished product is processed and packaged according to our customers specifications. Individuals should have a can-do attitude and be ready to work with the team with respect and kindness to completeour production goals. Employee must follow all policies and procedures set by the company.Reporting relationships:

• Directly supervised by the Packaging Table Leads and Packaging Supervisors for their shift.
• Indirectly supervised by the Packaging Manager, and the Operations Manager

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Cutting, weighing, bagging, drying, inspecting and labeling product
• Able to recognize and identify the different materials used to package and process (labels, bag/containers, cheese cuts, cheese varieties etc.)
• Assist on different lines (Fry room, fresco line and ghee), as needed
• Wash plastic cheese tubs as needed
• Perform sanitation in between lots
• Read daily and understand packaging board and schedule
• Return supplies after use and maintain storage area neat and organized
• Remove contaminated or poorly packaged product from the line
• Operate both the 8610 and the Koch Sealer
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment, including all common areas of the company
• Other Tasks as assigned

RequirementsEducation:

• No specific educational requirements

Experience:

• Position is entry level, no previous experience required.
• Past experience in either a manufacturing environment or in food service of any kind is preferred.

Licensure Requirements

• None

Physical Requirements:

• This position is performed standing. Individual must be able to stand for at least 4 hours consecutively.
• This position requires that the individual lift objects which weigh up to 30 lbs regularly.
• This position is performed in an environment where the individual can be exposed to hazardous chemicals. Employee will be provided with adequate training before performing tasks which involve chemicals.
• This position is performed in an environment where slips, trips and falls may be a hazard. Employee will be required to maintain adequate footwear provided by the company.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Customer focused - demonstrates an ability to meet the expectations of customers
• Values - demonstrates honesty and rock solid integrity
• Safety - demonstrates a concern for personal safety and the wellbeing of others
• Ability to follow written procedures and written/verbal direction
• Safety, Chemical Safety, SOP, SSOP and GMP Training
• Actively follows and understands all Food Safety and Quality related expectations of the Company.
• Proactive - takes action to meet the needs of the customers
• Communication - ability to speak and write ideas effectively
• Teamwork - works effectively with all employees
• Ability to learn a variety of tasks
• Agile and flexible to perform tasks