Summer Seasonal Production Wheel Finishing - 1st Shift - East Main

We are currently seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team on a seasonal basis. This role offers a dynamic work environment with the possibility of transitioning into a full-time position based on business needs and demonstrated performance. Ideal candidates will bring a strong work ethic, dedication, and a willingness to learn. Join us on a seasonal basis and discover the potential for a rewarding long-term career with Sartori Cheese. 

SUMMARY 

This Wheel Finishing Team Member is responsible for all aspects of the wheel treatment processes and cheese wheel handling procedures from aged wheels to finished treated products.  This position is responsible for daily and periodic sanitation of equipment and work environment. This is a summer seasonal position works Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:00pm.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. 

Transfers and stages product into assigned work areas. 
Identifies cheese on hold and issues cheese to work orders. 
Inspects cheese and materials for mold, direct and other foreign materials. 
Maintains accurate counts and documentation of cracked wheels. 
Fills treating tubs with appropriately sized cheese wheels and ingredient for treatment process. 
Manually turns treated wheels to ensure color enhancement. 
Manually applies rub ingredients ensuring the entire wheel is evenly covered. 
Transfers cheese wheels to drying rack for curing and packaging. 
Tags and packages cheese according to type. 
Ensures all first in first-in-first-out principles are maintained throughout the manufacturing and packaging process. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

High school diploma or equivalency, preferred. 

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

Basic math skills including addition, subtraction and conversions. 
Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions.  
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to achieve thoroughness and accuracy in everyday responsibility  
Good listening skills. 
Team Player – committed, collaborative, dependable and reliable. 
Customer focus – to enhance the internal and external customer experience. 
Quality Commitment – ensures highest food safety and product quality. 
Self-motivated and results driven with a high degree of ownership and accountability 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms; balance; walk; stoop or reach; and talk or hear. Team Members frequently lift up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and far vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and a wet and cool environment.  Temperatures regularly reach between 40-55 degrees. Team Members are also regularly exposed to odors from ingredients and sanitation chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by Team Members assigned to this work.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  Sartori Company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational and business needs as necessary. 

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