Seasonal - Barrel Handling Operator

Seasonal - Barrel Handling Operator

Barrel Handling Operator

Pay: $25.29 per hour

Shift & Working Hours: Day Shift4:45 AM to 5:15 PM.
Weekends/Overtime/Holidays as needed.

Role Focus:
The associate will be responsible for ensuring proper sealing, closing, labeling, handling and storage of all cheese packaged in CM department.

The associate will have responsibility to perform all barrel fill duties.

Through an assigned rotation, operator will be expected to be proficient and able to perform the duties of the 3 roles identified below (Closing/Sealer, Monorail Room, Cooler).

This role is part of our Dairy Food business who creates dairy products that stand for real, simple goodness.

We believe there's power in every drop of milk our farmers produce, and by improving production and finding innovative uses for that milk, we add a little good to people's lives.

Key Responsibilities:
Complies with all safety processes and insists on safety practices of self and others
Shows up on time, completes tasks by deadlines, and adapts to changes quickly
Able to multi-task and keep up with production demands in a fast-paced environment
Ensures all quality standards and standard operating procedures are followed during production process
Maintains cleanliness and organization of work area
Collaborates and follows the instructions of Leads and Management to accomplish daily work assignments

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Closing / Sealer Area

Primary Tasks:
Include sealing, weighing and scanning of barrels to include cleaning.

Cooler Area
Primary Tasks:
Store Barrels - Blow-off fiber, Invert, Wrap and Stock barrels and transport Empty Drums to the Salter Area.

Monorail Room Area
Primary Tasks:
Vacuum Whey
Unload Barrel from carrier, remove press plate and extender
Move carrier to washer
Run filler for salter breaks (2 breaks on days, 4 on nights)
Daily communication with TQ, Supervisor, office and co-workers regarding policies, procedures, documentation, quality and day to day production issues.
Ensure accuracy and timely completion of all department paperwork
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP guidelines and LQMS requirements
Actively contribute to a behavioral based safety culture.
Other duties as assigned by Shift Lead or Production Supervisor.

Education:
High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience:
6 Months verifiable work experience
Prior manufacturing experience preferred

Requirements:
Must be 18 years or older
1 year or more of work experience in any industry
Basic computer and math skills
Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions in English
Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot
Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful

Physical Requirements for production positions regularly include:
Able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising ...