Job Description:
Under the direction of and reporting to the Production Supervisor is vested with the responsibility for producing a quality product that meets customer specifications in a safe and effective manner. Perform all necessary preparations for daily operations based on production orders and production schedules*Second Shift: 2:00pm - 10:00pm*
*Realize your ambition. Say cheese!*
*Your Story.*
Under the direction of and reporting to the Production Supervisor you are vested with the responsibility for producing a quality product that meets customer specifications in a safe and effective manner. You will perform all necessary preparations for daily operations based on production orders and production schedules.
*Your Passion. Our Culture.*
At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you're ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.
*Benefits that set us apart.*
* Comprehensive medical including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance
* Onsite Health & Wellness Center: includes a nurse practitioner, licensed physical therapist, dietitian, personal trainer, and health coach, care coordinator and work-life mentor
* Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation
* Tuition Assistance
* Access to Employee Store
*What You Do.*
* Set-up operate machines, add film, and complete changeovers to maximize output while maintaining correct weights, temperatures, dates, scale integrity, to attain safe and quality finished product.
* Verify that adequate supplies are available to meet line production needs. Notify appropriate personnel about any materials that are inadequate or cannot be located.
* Work on production line to assist in solving operational problems, set-ups, adjust machinery and equipment, change film, check quality at work stations of line, assist with changeovers and maintain a safe work environment.
* Communicate with employees assigned to the line and help resolve production problems and interruptions.
* Diagnose equipment malfunctions and packaging problem, effect corrective measures to meet volume and quality standards.
* Maintain all production and record systems incidental to operation department. Distribute reports for each production run as specified.
* Maintain effective communication with Process tech, line employees, Maintenance, and Supervisor to facilitate the effective operation of the equipment and line.
* Set-up and verify correct package, code date and labels.
* Test, monitor, and record metal detection checks where applicable.
* Monitor and record out-of-spec boxes, film, on-hold or non-conformance forms.
* Monitor temperatures for heat seals adjust when necessary.
* Monitor weights periodically through use of SPC or MES.
* Monitor oxygen checks/gas flush where applicable and adjust when necessary.
* Monitor accuracy of case counts. Scans materials and finished product into computer system per work instructions as applicable.
* May be asked to perform other duties and responsibilities as needed by Production Supervisor.
* Follow the Sargento Code of Business and Personal Ethics.
* Actively able to perform essential job functions as determined by Human Resources.
* All other duties assigned.
*Your Education and Experience.*
* High school diploma or general education degree (GED/HSED) required or minimally enrolled with anticipated completion in 12 months or less
* Prior manufacturing experience is a plus
*Your Qualifications.*
* Must be 18 years or older.
* Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
*Our Environment.*
Sargento is a refrigerated food production facility and the ability to work in a cold environment is a necessity. Machinery, moving mechanical parts, and robotics are used during production, so the work environment is usually loud. During sanitation work, you may be exposed to wet, humid, damp conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
*Our Story.*
With over 2,400+ employees and net sales of $1.8 billion, Sargento Foods is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world's first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.
To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at https://careers.sargento.com/us/en.
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