Bongards Creameries is a member owned Coop that has been operating since 1908. We take pride in our agricultural roots and our mission to provide a sustainable market for our patron’s milk. Our vision is to be the best dairy organization and to be an employer of choice in the region. People come to Bongards for a variety of reasons, but they stay because they are valued, listened to and rewarded for their efforts.
Job Summary:
Bongards’ Creameries is seeking a Day Shift Machine Operator based out of our Humboldt facility. This is an Entry Level position where the focus is operation of cheese making equipment on a rotational basis with the goal of a permanent assigned position in one of the four production lines. Responsibilities include machine operation, basic troubleshooting of equipment, line coverage wherever needed, other duties as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Understand and follow Good Manufacturing Practice protocols for PPE and Cleanliness (Handwashing, Uniform, Tools, etc)
- Learn to operate multiple machines (filler, casting line, wrapper, former, grinder, massman, bander, etc)
- Able to react quickly to resolve unforeseen issues
- Monitor quality of boxes, pouches, labels and communicate to other operators
- Unwrap barrels, ensure cheese packages are made correctly
- Assemble pallets of dry ingredients according to the blend sheet and update ROSS system
- Open cheese packages and place in rework containers
- Cleaning and Sanitizing of machines, all work areas after production is finished
- Keep work area neat, clean and organized
- Work in a safe, efficient manner in a fast paced team environment
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Excellent Math, Reading and Writing skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
- Ability to work independently on assigned duties
- Adaptable to sudden changes and willing to learn new skills
- Knowledge of HMI screens, computers and forklift is a plus
- Be a dependable member of a team
- Ability to work in Cold and Warm environments
- Mechanical aptitude
- Must adhere to and follow all Safety, GMP, other quality guidelines
- Must report all food safety problems to immediate supervisor or designated replacement
- Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs
Schedule:
- Day Shift 5:30am to 6:00pm Monday – Friday, frequent Saturdays
Benefits:
- Medical – Prescription Drug – Dental – Vision
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k) with company match
- Disability, life and voluntary insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Profit Sharing
- Internal Career Opportunities
If you are interested in this position you can apply by filling out an application in UKG/Ultipro, you must use the desktop website, not the mobile app.