3rd Shift Slurry Operator

Job Overview

The Slurry Operator is responsible for maintaining the proper blend of dry/wet ingredients.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate with supervisor/leads on order add-ons, product change over’s and tie outs.
• Follow production orders.
• Assure sample cups are near blenders.
• Scrape mold off cheese and deposit mold in detained product tubs.
• Use non-cheese ingredients in proper rotation- First In First Out.
• Ability to use the inventory report (LX02) to look up oldest ingredient batches or handheld.
• Ability to use hand held to look up the oldest ingredient batches.
• Ability to properly scan ingredients to inprocess or blend sheet.
• Record correct batch numbers on blend sheet if ingredients aren’t scanned to the blend sheet.
• Label any unused ingredient with its description and or batch (if needed) and return to proper storage (cooler or dry ingredient) when done with the ingredient.
• Weigh and record fish bait.
• Ensure quality of cheese.
• Collect blender samples for Lab.
• Maintain a neat and clean work area.
• Take pre-shift and post-shift inventory of powders in the powder warehouse.
• Set up powders for groups.
• Safely operate tow motor in close quarters.
• Operate powder handling 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 and promote our products and services 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 by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
• Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices.
• Ability to read and prepare production reports and comprehend production worksheets.
• Ability to use hand held scanners.
• Basic computer & SAP skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

- Ability to operate powder control systems.

- Ability to operate various Powdered Industrial Trucks.

Working Conditions

• Use of motor skills to safely drive fork lift in tight quarters.
• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 55-75 degrees F.
• Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, cut proof gloves and/or safety glasses may be required.
• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder, shoulder-to-overhead and pushing/pulling/carrying.
• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend/twist neck and back; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
• Product weight: up to 50 lbs.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.