Barrel Closing

Job Summary:

Monitor overall barrel closing process to maintain high quality and productivity standards. Proficient in all phases of the job duties and responsibilities listed below.

Maintain a safe work environment and meet all established quality standards.

Hours: 12 hour rotating shift 4:45am - 5:15pm

Pay Rate: $25.21

Sign on Bonus:$1500 - $250 paid after 30 days of employment. $500 paid after 6 months of employment. $750 paid after 12 months of employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure barrel records, barrel labels and associated paperwork are accurate and complete.
Disassemble, cleanup and reassemble of V-mag, extraction pumps and barrel fill equipment.
Clean-up of barrel fill area.
Operation of COP tanks including cleaner strength monitoring.
Assist with Turbafilm start-up and shutdown, including hook-ups for CIP.
Setup of barrel fill area for production.
Start-up and operation of auto-roller system, including V-mag.
Start-up, shutdown, calibration and operation of metal detector and associated documentation.
Barrel closing, weighing, labeling, and forklift transfer and stacking of barrels in cooler.
Inspection and forklift transfer of packaging supplies to barrel fill area.
Sampling product for analytical analysis, including maintaining sample spoon sanitizer solution.
Check barrel scale accuracy daily, chart data, and initiate repairs as necessary.
Written documentation of waste cheese records.
Clean drains (day shift operator) and complete Master Sanitation items for the AM department.
Lockout pumps/equipment before dismantling, and follow other safety procedures.
Fully participate in and support the following programs: Safety, LQMS, BRC, LPS and LMS.
Follow all sanitation and quality SOP's to ensure all equipment is clean and ready for production.
Follow and support GMP's.

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience:

2+ years of manufacturing experience preferred
Prior high speed, high tech manufacturing experience

Requirements:

Ability to contribute in a team work environment
Ability to perform basic math equations
Ability to utilize computers & software programs proficiently
Ability to communicate effectively to ensure product flow to next work station
Ability to perform problem solving skills, apply creative thinking, use resources, and make effective decisions
Ability to effectively plan and organize
Ability to contribute to a safe and organized work environment
Ability to work variable shifts, weekends, and/or holidays
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position outlined in the Physical Demands Analysis (PDA)
Ability to learn new skills and adapt to change as the organization continues to improve processes
Ability to draw conclusions based on analysis of data from multiple sources
Maintain prompt and regular job attendance
Ability to read and write effectively in English

Physical Requirements for production positions regularly include:

Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements
Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment
Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present
Ability to lift 50lbs

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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