JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Production Assistant

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Type: Full Time

Position Level: Hourly

Department: Plant

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Division: Production

Date Created: 10/8/21

SUMMARY:
This position is primarily responsible for overseeing the production of Sweet Grass Dairy cheeses. This is a hands-on position, and the candidate is expected to be on the production floor 100% of the time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• 60% Production

*Supervise the production of cheeses
*Make cheeses
*Adjust to various flows of production

• 30% Cleaning throughout the plant

*Clean tools, parts, floors, and walls
*Clean cheese wheels

• 10% Packaging product

*Review the production schedule as needed
*Cutting wheels
*Wrapping

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completing additional cleaning assignments
• *Carry out all reasonable requests by management to assist in any area of the plant as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
Education:

• *High School degree required

Certifications:

• HACCP a plus.
• ServSafe Certified a plus.

Computer Skills:
* *Basic computer skills a plus

Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures for cheese making equipment.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and ratios.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to utilize strong problem solving skills and develop new ideas and solutions to problems.
• Ability to multitask and adjust priorities with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to exhibit attention to detail.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member 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 team member is frequently required sit, walk, talk and hear
• Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Be standing on feet for the majority of the workday in addition to walking back and forth.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to work in a cool environment as well as a warm environment.
• Position sometimes requires extended hours including evenings and/or weekends.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work is performed primarily in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• Standing most of the work day is required.
• Work requires movement in and out of store rooms, and coolers
• *Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to heating and refrigeration equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

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.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, and the Company reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Company and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.

Do not call please about your application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• What's Your favorite type of cheese?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Food production: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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