Production Specialist - Block 3 - PM Shift

Hours and Shift

5 : 30PM - 5 : 30AM

2 / 2 / 3 Schedule

Pay Range

Starting at $24.85

$3 Night shift premium (6pm – 6am) and $2.25 Weekend shift premium (Saturday and Sunday shifts).

Grande Cheese Company is a family owned enterprise built on a tradition, quality and outstanding performance. We are dedicated to our cultural pride, professional excellence and to the dignity and respect of our Associates.

Overview

Grande operates in a High Performance Work Team (HPWT) structure. A HPWT is an Associate inspired and led journey of continuous growth and improvement to foster Grande Mission and Culture. We strive to empower Associates to develop their knowledge and skills through our Skill Block model. In this model, Associates are assessed and placed into a "skill block" that identifies and aligns with their abilities and knowledge within a specific job area. Along with possessing and maintaining knowledge of those skills, the following describes the overall duties, responsibilities and expectations, encompassing all skill levels, of this position. Not all duties may be required to be performed until the necessary skills are attained.

Production Specialists include the positions of Dairy Production, Packaging, Equipment Operators, Intake, and Receiving & Inventory / Warehouse. Individuals in these roles will perform processes involved in cheese / whey manufacturing, processing and / or distribution ensuring product is produced and delivered according to company specifications, quality and safety objectives.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• When working in Dairy Production :
• 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, inspecting, final preparation, recording data and providing feedback to Process Leaders.
• Setup, monitor, calibrate, and troubleshoot equipment to ensure everything is operating effectively. Make adjustments as needed to accommodate weight, temperature, time and sensory changes.
• Ensure production is running efficiently and processes follow Grande and regulatory standards.

When working in Packaging :

When working in Equipment Operations :

When working in Intake :

When working in Receiving & Inventory / Warehouse :

The following additional duties apply to all of the above jobs performed by Production Specialists :

Read Only Text - Disclaimer

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that maybe assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

High School or GED preferred

Experience & Training

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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