Barrel Closing

Barrel Closing

Job Summary:

Monitor overall barrel closing AM Department process to maintain high quality and productivity standards.

Proficient in all phases of the job duties and responsibilities listed below.

Maintain a safe work environment and meet all established quality standards.

Hours: 12 hour rotating shift 4:45am - 5:15pm

Pay Rate: $25.21

Sign on Bonus:$1500 - $250 paid after 30 days of employment.

$500 paid after 6 months of employment.

$750 paid after 12 months of employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


* Ensure barrel records, barrel labels and associated paperwork are accurate and complete.


* Disassemble, cleanup and reassemble of V-mag, extraction pumps and barrel fill equipment.


* Clean-up of barrel fill area.


* Operation of COP tanks including cleaner strength monitoring.


* Assist with Turbafilm start-up and shutdown, including hook-ups for CIP.


* Setup of barrel fill area for production.


* Start-up and operation of auto-roller system, including V-mag.


* Start-up, shutdown, calibration and operation of metal detector and associated documentation.


* Barrel closing, weighing, labeling, and forklift transfer and stacking of barrels in cooler.


* Inspection and forklift transfer of packaging supplies to barrel fill area.


* Sampling product for analytical analysis, including maintaining sample spoon sanitizer solution.


* Check barrel scale accuracy daily, chart data, and initiate repairs as necessary.


* Written documentation of waste cheese records.


* Clean drains (day shift operator) and complete Master Sanitation items for the AM department.


* Lockout pumps/equipment before dismantling, and follow other safety procedures.


* Fully participate in and support the following programs: Safety, LQMS, BRC, LPS and LMS.


* Follow all sanitation and quality SOP's to ensure all equipment is clean and ready for production.


* Follow and support GMP's.

Education:


* High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience:


* 2+ years of manufacturing experience preferred


* Prior high speed, high tech manufacturing experience

Requirements:


* Ability to contribute in a team work environment


* Ability to perform basic math equations


* Ability to utilize computers & software programs proficiently


* Ability to communicate effectively to ensure product flow to next work station


* Ability to perform problem solving skills, apply creative thinking, use resources, and make effective decisions


* Ability to effectively plan and organize


* Ability to contribute to a safe and organized work environment


* Ability to work variable shifts, weekends, and/or holidays


* Ability to meet the physical demands of the position outlined in the Physical Demands Analysis (PDA)


* Ability to learn new skills and adapt to change as the organization continues to improve processes


* Ability to draw co...