About this role
Short & Sweet: This position requires responsibility for the proper brine flow through the system by maintaining and cleaning brine filters and monitoring the brine conveyor, Cooper cutters and take-out conveyors. Will need to be able to float between 1st and 2nd shift.
Schedule:
Day Shift, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
12 Hour Shift Rotation, (223) 2 on, 2 off, 3 on etc.
*Weekends & Holiday's Included
Job Responsibilities:
- Check filter pressure using HMI touch screens
- Change and clean brine filters and socks when filter pressure indicates necessary
- Monitor temperature, belt speed, flow rate, and brine salinity
- Enter information on scrap/butterfat log
- Maintain brine filter sock washing station
- Test salinity using the Brine Hydrometer
- Obtain samples to test brine pH
- Pull blocks of ribbon cheese and take center temperature in Processing Department
- Visually check for leaks and place grey tubs in position to catch drips
- Operate salt slurry system as needed
- Install squeegees at endpoint of brine tank
- Inspect red totes for trays and use blow torch to melt down
- Position red barrels and tubs around equipment in preparation for shut down
- Transport animal feed to warehouse
- Monitor cleanliness of mixer and brine tank area
- Hose down and spray foam on equipment and floor as needed
- Assist with product code changeovers
- Assist operators as needed
- Additional duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in writing and verbally
- Demonstrated ability to complete work assignments with high degree of accuracy
- Ability to work first and second shift
- Must be able to lift 30lbs from floor to overhead lift (0" - 72")
- Must be able to climb stairs, inclined ladders, and vertical ladders hourly
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to support 24/7/365 operation