Southwest Cheese
Clovis, NM
Summary description:
Responsible for operating equipment such as: Dolly Washer, Vacuum Sealers, Boxmaker, Closer and Tube Liner Inserter. Maintain areas to provide quality packaging for 640 pound blocks. Will be on one of the following shifts A or C (night shifts) 6:00pm to 6:00 am, B or D (day shifts) 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, M-F day 7:00 am-4:00 pm, or M-F night 7:00 pm to 4:00 am.
Job description:
By the end of Hands on Training, the trainee will: Have general knowledge of components (Arena, and Tosca). Have general knowledge of banding machine operation and cleaning. Inspect each box for correct assembly. Keep a supply of 640# boxes on line at all times (10-20 boxes). Identify bad components and reject them. Assemble boxes by hand when banding machine is down. Place a blue tube liner in each box after it gets made and cheese cloth on dolly. Ensure environmental cleaning is done and signed off by the end of each shift. Inspect each block for foreign material: Plastic, metal, excessive peppers, other kinds of cheese, etc. Place clean slip sheet on cheese and fold bag. Place boards and irons on boxes (reject any damaged components). Keeps records in accordance with good manufacturing process and local and state laws. Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables. Comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct. Comply with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)
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Eligibility factors:
Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Space Force
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