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Grande Custom Ingredients Group · 3 hours ago

Production Specialist - Block 1 - Packaging

Juda, WI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Grande Custom Ingredients Group is a family-owned enterprise dedicated to quality and outstanding performance. They are seeking a Production Specialist to perform various production duties in cheese/whey manufacturing and processing, ensuring adherence to company specifications and safety objectives.

Food Production

Responsibilities

Carry out a variety of production duties from preparatory to critical stage processes such as loading and unloading, setup and monitoring of equipment, stirring/mixing, cooking, testing, analyzing, inspecting, final preparation, recording data and providing feedback to Process Leaders

Setup, monitor, calibrate, and troubleshoot equipment to ensure everything is operating effectively. Make adjustments as needed to accommodate weight, temperature, time and sensory changes

Ensure production is running efficiently and processes follow Grande and regulatory standards

Operate packaging equipment and ensure continuous flow of product, ensuring proper execution of processes pertaining to diversity of products and multiple product lines

Monitor for proper positioning, spacing, sealing, and correct codes/labels. Independently make decisions to correct and prevent issues as needed in a timely manner

Perform visual inspection for any defects and rework or discard defective products based on procedures

Setup, calibrate, make adjustments, troubleshoot and perform general maintenance to the packaging equipment

Operate, inspect, calibrate, adjust, and troubleshoot dairy manufacturing equipment, and perform preventive/general maintenance as needed to ensure optimal performance

Closely monitor instruments and equipment to ensure processes are moving through the stages correctly, and that overall production is flowing efficiently

Perform sampling and testing related to temperatures, moisture, consistency, fat, protein, pH, etc. and record data appropriately

Coordinate unloading of milk from trucks and transfer to proper storage unit(s) while following all Grande and regulatory procedures to ensure highest quality and safety of milk to go into production processes

Ensure prevention of expired milk by properly prioritizing and unloading trailers in the correct order. Ensure operation of CCP (critical control points)

Verify seals, wash tags, and weights from farm pick-up slips to ensure milk has not been tampered with

Properly agitate, collect milk samples for quality testing, and for payments in accordance with regulatory standards

Load out cream, whey and milk from storage areas for appropriate processing

Perform monitoring of equipment, temperatures, and sanitation to ensure milk quality

Maintain inventory and order supplies (i.e. seals, filters) and starter to keep production running efficiently

Operate, inspect, and troubleshoot intake equipment. Perform general maintenance as needed

Handle receiving of materials from approved suppliers consistent with terms of corporate contracts. Inspect condition of trailers upon arrival for any damage, possible contaminates, proper temperature, insects, etc. Unload and inspect all incoming materials to ensure accurate items and quantities. Ensure received items are properly placed in designated areas and accounted for

Assist packaging operations to prepare pallets for transfer and storage. Setup internal transfers with other facilities

Coordinate the packaging, shipment and return of materials due to defect or damage. Communicate any issues of packing materials

Coordinate outbound shipments such as: customer & transfer orders, bill of lading, pick list, sample requirements, and commodity C

Analyze physical storage location of material is efficient and as close to point of use as possible. Utilize FIFO procedures to keep product moving and accurately tracked

Receive and store all chemicals according to procedures to be consistent with HAACP/FIFO ensuring identification and MSDS paperwork to ensure safety

Operate forklifts and perform inspections, troubleshooting, and general maintenance of forklifts, hand carts, and racking

Conduct cycle counting of materials and supplies to assure proper levels for production. Log and alert of discrepancies, investigate root cause, and take corrective action steps to ensure accurate inventory in the future

Assist with questions related to supplier service, delivery times, service or quality issues

Perform sanitation of production areas and equipment, which may include: vats, conveyors, machines, tanks, pipes, fans, silos, hoses, and other dairy and packaging equipment. Dismantle, clean, scrub, foam, power wash & rinse, sanitize, de-scale, de-mineralize, and re-assembly to ensure removal of all debris and build-up

Maintain a clean working area by performing general sanitation including cleaning walls, floors, windows, sinks, scales, drains, footbaths, and electrical panels to keep areas free from pathogens and chemical contamination

Complete all required documentation, recordkeeping, and reporting as required by law and/or regulatory agencies, (i.e. DNR, DOL, EEOC, FDA, IMS, OSHA, SQF, USDA, WDA, etc.)

Follow all SAFETY (food & workplace) policies and procedures

Complete required paperwork, logs, and data entry into required computer systems (ERP, Scanworx, PowerApp, D365)

Thoroughly understand processes and independently make decisions that affect product quality

Follow company policies and procedures

Be a resource and assist with training new Associates on equipment and procedures

Provide back-up relief as needed

Provide recommendations and feedback to Process Leaders and Managers with regard to improvements for quality, safety, efficiency, eliminating waste, cost savings, and eliminating redundancy and unnecessary manual processes

Obtain & renew licenses/certifications required for this role in a timely manner

Qualification

Food manufacturing experienceEquipment troubleshootingRegulatory complianceComputer skillsMath skillsReading skillsWriting skillsTechnical instruction comprehensionSanitation practicesTraining new associates