Production Associate (1st Shift)

Job Summary: Qualified applicants must be able to perform all tasks noted below in a busy environment with limited supervision. From time to time, you may be required to work other shifts or be temporarily moved to other departments in the plant. Must also be prepared for any related duties Ornua (within reason) assigned by the Supervisor or Management. 

Schedule:

Monday - Thursday, 6 am - 4 pm, Overtime as required. 

Wage $17.75         

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

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  The shred line general laborer rotates throughout the shred line.  

  
  


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  The job includes unwrapping boxes of cheese to be shredded, cubing the cheese through a cubing harp, adding rework back into the line, inspecting and boxing cheese, palletizing cheese, and taking garbage to the dumpster. 

  
  


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  He/she cleans the area as needed. 

  
  


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  From time to time, you may be required to work other shifts or be temporarily moved to other departments in the plant. 

  
  

Required Skills and Abilities:  

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  Package finished product including box making, filling, closing, and palletizing. 

  
  


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  Inspect cheese products, packing and boxes for damage, report deficiencies to proper parties.   

  
  


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  Complete all necessary cleaning and workplace sanitation requirements.  

  
  


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  Perform all tasks in a busy environment with limited supervision.  

  
  

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  Record production information in a tablet, computer or by hand.  

  
  


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  Attend all required company training. 

  
  


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  Flexible to support work in all areas as needed.  

  
  


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  Perform duties following all good manufacturing practices (GMP’s) including food, equipment, and operating safety requirements.  

  
  

Education and Experience: 

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  High school diploma or equivalent 

  
  

Physical Requirements: 

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  Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds consistently. 

  
  


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  Stand for extended periods of time.  

  
  


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  Vision including that ability to read, distance vision and peripheral.  

  
  


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  Walk 

  
  


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  Stand 

  
  

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  Lift 

  
  


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  Climb ramps or stairs  

  
  


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  Push/pull 

  
  


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  Sitting 

  
  

Required Personal Protective Equipment: 

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  Hearing protection 

  
  


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  Bump cap  

  
  


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  Hair net 

  
  


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  Uniform 

  
  

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  Safety glasses 

  
  


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  Safety shoes 

  
  


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  Gloves  

  
  

Tools and Equipment Used:  

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  Hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.) 

  
  


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  Knives 

  
  


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  Markers, pens 

  
  


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  I-Pad 

  
  

Environmental Conditions 

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  General manufacturing environment 

  
  


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  Withstanding extreme hot and cold temperatures