Machine Operator

Description

Holmen Cheese has an exceptional opportunity to join our rapidly growing Production Team. We are looking for dedicated, hardworking team members to work in our state of the art facility. Previous experience operating the following equipment is desired but not required: Natek, Fuji, Hart, Pattyn, Cookers, Shred. 

Requirements

Daily Responsibilities

•  Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Operate production equipment
• Trouble shoot equipment to reduce downtime
• Ensure quality of product produced meets company/customer standards
• Communicate with team to ensure production goals are known and met

Physical Requirements

• Perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arm 
• Stand on concrete and/or platforms for duration of your shift
• Operate production equipment (training provided)
• Follow all food safety standards including SQF and HACCP
• Ensure a clean work environment
• Climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms
• Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required
• This work is physically demanding and can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups. Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs, or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.
• Additional essential functions may be applicable to specific jobs.