Job Overview The Slurry Operator is responsible for maintaining the proper blend of ingredients. The Sunday through Thursday Slurry Operator gets ingredients ready prior to start-up on Sunday afternoons to prepare ingredient inventory for the production week. Job Responsibilities + Operate forklift to move pallets of ingredients. + Set up powders for groups, open and dump bags of powder and other ingredients. + Properly follow production schedule for order of groups. + Read the blend sheets and follows instructions that may be given on the blend sheets to Grinder and standardize blender. + Properly scan cheese and ingredients to in process or blend sheet. + Record correct batch numbers on blend sheet if ingredients are not scanned to blend sheet. + Use hand held or the inventory report to look up the oldest ingredient batches and use in proper rotation-first in first out. + Label any unused ingredient with its description and or batch (if needed) and return to proper storage- (cooler or dry ingredient) when done with ingredient. + Collect blender samples for Lab/Quality Assurance analysis. + Keep work area neat and dispose of empty powder bags, cardboard, plastic and any work debris. + Clean up powder spills by blenders and powder room--keep floors swept in the slurry area. + Verify group sheets for accuracy of cheese scanned to group to assure an accurate inventory. + Ensure that all necessary ingredients are ready and on hand for use. + Assist with the training of new employees when requested by Supervisor. + Complete all paperwork completely and correctly. + Ensure quality of ingredients. + Take pre-shift inventory of powders in the powder warehouse. + Safely operate machinery in close quarters. + Operate powder-handling system. + Dispense appropriate amounts of water and fat from dispensing system. + All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures. + All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program. + Other responsibilities as assigned. Required Education and Experience • Ability to operate hand held computer, personal computer and computer screen control panels. • Ability to work with minimal supervision. • Ability to analyze and solve problems. • Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers and management. • Good Mathematical skills. • Good communication skills: verbal and written. • Ability to use hand held scanners • Basic computer & SAP skills. Preferred Education and Experience + High School diploma or GED. + Ability to operate powder control systems. + Ability to operate various Powdered Industrial Trucks. Working Conditions • Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands. • Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying. • Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required. • Product weight: up to 100 lbs • Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F. • Use of motor skills to safely drive tow motors or other motorized vehicles in tight quarters. EEOC & Disclaimer Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.