Shred Department Cheese Opener

Dairy Farmers of America

West Middlesex, PAFull-time$21.41/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation

$21.41/hr

Location

West Middlesex, PA

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Job overview

The Shred Department Cheese Opener handles cheese preparation and processing for production, including inspecting and opening cheese, maintaining conveyor supply, and supporting machine changeovers and cleaning. The role follows production lists, food safety and sanitation requirements, and equipment lockout/tagout procedures. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 1 a.m., with a starting wage of $21.41 per hour and an additional second-shift differential.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cheese TypesWalk-Behind JackEnglish

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Description

Starting wage at $21.41 with additional $2.00 second shift differential

Shifts available: Monday- Friday 3pm-1am

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO

Operate stacker jack to load lift tables with proper cheese.
Open and inspect cheese before loading on conveyor. Failure to properly remove all wrapper will result in substantial down time, rework and is a major concern for customer complaints.
Keep conveyor loaded with cheese. Expect to process up to 70,000 pounds per shift.
Shut down the line and notify the Lead person or Supervisor when any ingredient cheeses are in question.
Follow the production lists to ensure the correct cheese blends.
Keep area neat and clean for a safe working environment.
Assist machine operators with Changeovers, Head changes and Harp changes.
Tear down and blow down all machines for both dry and wet washes.
Follow all DFA GMP’s and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements. Inform QA personnel of any quality issues.
Follow all safety requirements and wear proper PPE
Follow and understand LO/TO procedures for all equipment during changeovers.
Perform related duties as required.
Operate or assist in operation of de-boxing machine and conveyor system during 40# processing.
Remove corrugation and plastic wrappers from opening room.
Partition blocks for blends when needed.
Mix anti-cake blends when needed.
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.