Packaging Team Member: 2p-10pm Location Platteville, WI Apply Now (https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh01/ats/careers/v2/applyRequisition?org=ROTHKASE&cws=38&rid=1331) Join the Momentum! It’s a GRATE time to start creating your BEST CHEESE MOMENTS by joining the EMMI ROTH Family! From our plant floors to our corporate office, the Emmi Roth team is proud of the brands we make, the farmers we support, the people who enjoy our cheeses across the country and MOST IMPORTANTLY the EMPLOYEES who make it all possible. We are looking for energetic, hard working people to help craft our specialty cheeses. ENJOY: + Newly Increased Wages and Shift Differential + Generous Paid Time Off Available Your 1st Day + GRATE Benefit Options to Meet Your Needs + Annual Bonus Potential With three specialty cheese manufacturing facilities and our distribution center within the state of Wisconsin there is a HOME for YOU! A full TEAM IS A HAPPY TEAM who can spend more time with Family & Friends. Join for the Job, Stay for the Career EMMI ROTH provides on the job and paid training/certifications to assist in your development! PACKAGING TEAM MEMBERS prepare products and packaging to meet customer specifications in compliance with company policy related to GMP’s and safety. Team member rotate regularly through line stations which include: boxing, bagging and spicing, weighing and palletizing packaged product, operating and maintaining equipment and labeling. May have opportunities to assist in Prep Department with hand scraping cheese. Duties and Responsibilities · Assists in the operation of machinery and equipment used in the cheese conversion or food manufacturing process to ensure smooth operation and efficient production. · Works closely with other production associates and team members to ensure efficient workflow to meet production targets. · Loads packaging and raw materials into food manufacturing equipment. · Safely and efficiently moves products and materials within the facility, following proper handling procedures. This may involve using electric pallet jacks, hand trucks, or other equipment to transport goods. · Ensure all ingredients and materials are readily available for production activities. · Observes and monitors production lines to ensure the smooth flow of operations. · Conducts regular quality checks and completes quality documentation to ensure compliance with specifications and standards. · Inspects products for defects, ensuring they meet the required quality criteria before packaging and distribution. · Assists in packaging finished cheese products into appropriate containers, ensuring accurate labeling and adherence to packaging guidelines. Operates packaging machinery as required. · Cleans and maintains equipment, tools, and work areas following proper sanitation and cleaning procedures to maintain a clean and safe work environment. · Assists in managing inventory levels of raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished products. Reports any shortages or discrepancies to supervisors. · Assist in equipment setup, changeovers, and maintenance to ensure uninterrupted production and adherence to quality standards. · Adhere to ERU food safety policies and all government food safety and sanitation regulations. (ex. FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA) · Adheres to safety guidelines and complies with all safety protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). · Attends safety and department meetings and completes all required training in a timely manner. · Identifies and reports potential safety hazards to ensure a safe working environment. · Performs all other duties as assigned. Qualifications + Previous experience operating packaging machinery in a manufacturing or food processing environment is preferred but not required. + The ability to safely operate electric pallet jacks. + Ability to read and interpret work instructions. · Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers. + Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality products. + Physical stamina to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy objects and standing for extended periods. + Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team. + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to change. + Ability to work overtime or extended shifts as needed. Physical Requirements The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects and controls. · Occasionally required to carry up to 40 pounds. · Incidentally required to climb. · Constantly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. · Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. · Occasionally pushing/pulling max force of 40 pounds. · Constantly reaching. · Constantly required to stand. · Frequently required to walk, bend, twist, and squat. · Constantly required to talk and hear. · Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus naturally or with correction. Please note that these physical requirements are representative but not exhaustive. The actual physical demands may vary depending on the specific tasks and work conditions within the facility. (Occasionally = 1-33% of the time; Frequently = 33-66% of the time; Constantly = 66-100% of the time) Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · Constantly exposed to a moderate level of noise that may make it difficult to concentrate. · Constantly exposed to wet, humid with slippery conditions, cold environment. · Occasionally exposed to food grade chemicals required for proper sanitation. · Frequently exposed odors and air particulates related to the cheese make and aging process. (Occasionally = 1-25% of the time; Frequently = 26-75% of the time; Constantly = 76-100% of the time) The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhausting list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Management may also request other duties as assigned. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment, and the employment relationship with the company is at will. Employment with the company may be terminated at any time by the employee or the company for any reason, with out without notice. 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