Grande Cheese Company · 1 week ago
Production Generalist - Block 4 - PM Shift
Juda, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$26.85/hr - $26.85/hr
1+ years expGrande Cheese Company is a family-owned enterprise dedicated to quality and outstanding performance. They are seeking a Production Generalist to perform various jobs in cheese/whey manufacturing and processing, ensuring product quality and safety standards are met.
Food ProcessingManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Production/Packaging/Equipment/Intake/Warehouse
Perform a majority of the tasks and duties of any of the positions within a dept/product line that fall in the same or lower skill block level in which you are currently qualified for based on completed assessments
Cross train and become proficient in multiple departments within the facility
Ensure production is running efficiently and processes meet Grande and regulatory standards
Carry out a variety of production duties from preparatory to critical stage processes such as loading and unloading, setup and monitoring of equipment, stirring/mixing, cooking, testing, analyzing, packaging, inspecting, final preparation, recording data and providing feedback to Process Leaders
Setup, operate, monitor, calibrate, and troubleshoot equipment to ensure everything is operating effectively and processes are moving through the stages correctly. Make adjustments as needed to accommodate weight, temperature, time and sensory changes
Sanitation
Perform sanitation of production areas and equipment, which may include: vats, conveyors, machines, tanks, pipes, fans, silos, hoses, and other dairy and packaging equipment. Dismantle, clean, scrub, foam, power wash & rinse, sanitize, de-scale, de-mineralize, and re- assembly to ensure removal of all debris and build-up
Maintain a clean working area by performing general sanitation including cleaning walls, floors, windows, sinks, scales, drains, footbaths, and electrical panels to keep areas free from pathogens and chemical contamination
Regulatory Compliance & Safety
Complete all required documentation, recordkeeping, and reporting as required by law and/or regulatory agencies, (i.e. DNR, DOL, EEOC, FDA, IMS, OSHA, SQF, USDA, WDA, etc.)
Follow all SAFETY (food & workplace) policies and procedures
Additional Responsibilities
Complete required paperwork, logs, and data entry into required computer systems (Scanworx, PowerApp, D365)
Thoroughly understand processes and independently make decisions that affect product quality
Follow company policies and procedures
Be a resource and assist with training new Associates on equipment and procedures
Provide back-up relief as needed
Provide recommendations and feedback to Process Leaders and Managers with regard to improvements for quality, safety, efficiency, eliminating waste, cost savings, and eliminating redundancy and unnecessary manual processes
Obtain & renew licenses/certifications required for this role in a timely manner
Qualification
Required
High School or GED preferred
Prior related work experience and/or training is required, typically a minimum of one (1) or more years is needed for obtaining the required skills
Math, reading, and writing skills
Ability to comprehend and follow technical instructions/policies/procedures in written, verbal, or diagram form
Computer skills
Benefits
$3 Night shift premium (6pm – 6am)
$2.25 Weekend shift premium (Saturday and Sunday shifts)
Company
Grande Cheese Company
In today’s marketplace, a company stands alone when it can purposefully make the connection between centuries-old traditions and the modern table…and do it with undeniable passion.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Todd Koss
Chief Executive Officer
Wayne Matzke
CEO
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