Shred Department Cheese Opener #31490 Location: West Middlesex, PA Company: Dairy Farmers of America Category: Manufacturing Job Description

Starting wage at $20.89 with additional $2.00 second shift differential

Shifts available: Monday- Friday 5am-3pm and 3pm-1am

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO

Operate stacker jack to load lift tables with proper cheese. Open and inspect cheese before loading on conveyor. Failure to properly remove all wrapper will result in substantial down time, rework and is a major concern for customer complaints. Keep conveyor loaded with cheese. Expect to process up to 70,000 pounds per shift. Shut down the line and notify the Lead person or Supervisor when any ingredient cheeses are in question. Follow the production lists to ensure the correct cheese blends. Keep area neat and clean for a safe working environment. Assist machine operators with Changeovers, Head changes and Harp changes. Tear down and blow down all machines for both dry and wet washes. Follow all DFA GMP’s and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements. Inform QA personnel of any quality issues. Follow all safety requirements and wear proper PPE Follow and understand LO/TO procedures for all equipment during changeovers. Perform related duties as required. Operate or assist in operation of de-boxing machine and conveyor system during 40# processing. Remove corrugation and plastic wrappers from opening room. Partition blocks for blends when needed. Mix anti-cake blends when needed. The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.Other duties may be assigned as required.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

HS Diploma, or GED preferred.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knows the different types of cheese to be handled. Walk behind jack Must be able to read, write and speak English

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