PASTA FILATA OPERATOR

We are one of the most respected premium all-natural cheese makers in North America, and we continue to win prestigious awards for, not only our high-quality products, but also in recognition of our passion for sustainable practices. Today, we are in our third generation as a family business, who seeks innovative opportunities to maximize profitability & return on all assets, while being a trusted & responsible employer, who actively participates in the community & who cherishes the natural environment.

Our success is based upon the quality of the employees that we hire-top-notch talent who share our company's commitment to our customers and a passion for making the country's finest quality products, using only all natural ingredients.

Our employees are our greatest driving force, and we pride ourselves on ensuring their stability. All our employees receive Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program! Joseph Gallo Farms also offers a competitive benefits package at a group rate to all our full-time employees and their dependents.

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan w/ company match
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Educational Reimbursement
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc.)
• Free cheese!

Department: Cheese Plant

Summary of Functions: Primary Responsibilities are to safely run plant equipment and achieve the goals of production while maintaining consistent quality.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Running large machinery such as cooker stretcher.
• Support troubleshooting of machinery.
• Daily communication with Supervisors for developments and appropriate work requests to make repairs and/or improve the process.
• Routine inspections of all working parts.
• Cleaning of floors, walls, tools, etc.
• Chemical safety workplace safety, and GMP training and practices
• CIP and sanitation of equipment
• Move carts of cheese curds and introduce them to the cooker.
• Responsible for the production and quality of products coming from the pasta filata room.
• Add back of ingredients described in procedures.

Food Safety Requirements/Responsibilities:

• Comply with all Plant, State, and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations.
• Comply with GMPs in the plant.
• Assist in the maintenance of the Food Safety and Quality system.

Organizational Relationships: The position reports to the Production Supervisor in the Cheese Production Department.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be a team player and ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee will be required to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb stairs.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work all shifts as training may be required for any second and/or third-shift operator needs.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position will work in the Cheese Plant daily.
• The noise level in the manufacturing environment is very loud, ear plugs are provided for safety.
• Regular exposure to elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, or chemicals.

This description is a general statement and does not include other duties as assigned.

Joseph Gallo Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer / EEO