Cheese Packager Nights

Job Type:

RegularThe Cheese Packager I is responsible for the packaging of product while following safety and quality requirements.

Schedule: 2-2-3 6pm to 6am

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor packaging and casing.

• Safe operation, sanitation, and maintenance of equipment.

• Monitor the complete process for safety, efficiency, and quality.

• Maintain the packaging room, casing room, and dry storage in a clean and sanitary fashion.

• Maintain brine room in a clean and sanitary fashion. (Does not apply to LSC)

• Keep the area in a clean and sanitary fashion.

• Responsible to adhere to quality system requirements.

• Follows procedure and work instructions set forth through SOP’s and Master Sanitation Schedules.

• Understanding of and compliance with all Quality Assurance policies, and immediate reporting of any potential food safety issues to management.

• May assist in dumping of salt into hopper or brine. (Does not apply to LSC)

• May assist in changing of mold sizes and cleanup of cheese molder and cooker/stretcher as needed. (Does not apply to LSC)

• Manufacture starter to conform with internal specifications and expectations. (Does not apply to LSC)

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Safety Protocol

  • Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.

  • Correct or report any observed safety hazards.

  • Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications:

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience Required:

• No experience required; on-the-job training provided.

Certification/Licensure Required:

• None

Skills Required:

• Ability to read, understand, and adhere to documents and procedures (GLP, SOP, SDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP).
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Ability to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and complete required documentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate well both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.
• Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations. 
• Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
• Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

AA/EEO – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. 

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.