2nd Shift Grinder Operator

Job Overview

The Grinder is responsible for maintaining the proper blend of cheese product.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Production Supervisor(s) on production order add-ons, product change over’s and tie outs. 

• Read blend sheets and follow instructions that may be given on the blend sheets to standardize blender. 

• Ability to properly scan ingredients to in process or blend sheet. 

• Record correct batch numbers on blend sheet if ingredients are not scanned to the blend sheet. 

• Follow production order for groups. 

• Assure sample cups are near blenders. 

• Scrape any mold found on cheese and deposit mold in detained product tubs.  

• Weigh and record fish bait on fish bait recording sheets. 

• Use non-cheese ingredients in proper rotation- First In First Out. 

• Ability to use hand held to look up the oldest ingredient batches. 

• Ability to use the inventory report (LX02) to look up oldest ingredient batches or handheld. 

• Label any unused ingredient with its description and or batch (if needed) and return to proper storage (cooler or dry ingredient) when done with the ingredient. 

• Collect blender samples for Lab/Quality Assurance analysis.  

• The sample includes: fat sample, blender moisture sample and any additional samples that may be required by the lab. 

• Keep work area neat and dispose of empty powder bags, cardboard, plastic, and any work debris.  

• Clean-up powder spills by blenders and powder room.  

• Keep floor swept around grinders. 

• Verify group sheets for accuracy of cheese scanned to group to assure an accurate inventory.  

• Assure that all necessary ingredients are ready and on hand for use. 

• Unplug grinder when plugged. 

• Assist with the training of new employees when requested by Supervisor. 

• Complete all paperwork completely and correctly.   

• Sanitize lines at start up. 

• Inspect grinder screen in the beginning of each shift. 

• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures. 

• All GLC employees are expected to produce and promote our products and services in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program. 

• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

• Ability to operate hand held computer, personal computer and computer screen control panels. 

• Ability to work with minimal supervision. 

• Ability to analyze and solve problems. 

• Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers and management. 

• Good Mathematical skills. 

• Good communication skills: verbal and written. 

• Ability to use hand held scanners 

• Basic computer & SAP skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.


• Ability to operate powder control systems.


• Ability to operate various Powdered Industrial Trucks.

Working Conditions

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