The Slurry Operator is responsible for preparing a batch by gathering and weighing the necessary ingredients and then sending the batch through the blender for the correct time, at the correct temperature. Slurry is a basic mixture of wet and dry ingredients.
• Coordinate with Production Supervisor(s) on production order add-ons, product change over’s and tie outs.
• Read blend sheets and follow instructions that may be given on the blend sheets.
• Ability to properly use handheld scanners to scan ingredients to in process or blend sheet.
• Record correct batch numbers on blend sheet if ingredients are not scanned to the blend sheet.
• Follow production order for groups.
• Ability to use handheld scanner to look up the oldest ingredient batches.
• Ability to use the inventory report (LX02) to look up oldest ingredient batches or handheld.
• Label any unused ingredient with its description and or batch (if needed) and return to proper storage (cooler or dry ingredient) when done with the ingredient.
• Collect samples for Lab/Quality Assurance analysis.
• The sample includes: fat sample, blender moisture sample and any additional samples that may be required by the lab.
• 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.
• Verify group sheets for accuracy of materials scanned to group to assure an accurate inventory.
• Assure 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.
• 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 and promote our products and services 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 by the manager.
• Ability to operate handheld scanner, 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 handheld scanners
• Basic computer & SAP skills.
Great Lakes Cheese is an award-winning, premier manufacturer and packager of natural and processed bulk, shredded, and sliced cheeses. As the nation’s leading natural cheese packager, Great Lakes Cheese serves grocery, club and super stores, as well as restaurant chains and foodservice distributors. The company has a national footprint with facilities in Ohio, New York, Tennessee, Utah, Wisconsin, and one under construction in Texas. Family- and employee-owned, Great Lakes Cheese celebrated their 60th year of business in 2018.
Great Lakes Cheese was founded by Swiss immigrant, Hans Epprecht, who began his store-door delivery business in 1958. Since then, Great Lakes Cheese has grown to a multi-billion dollar revenue company. The company remains privately owned by the Epprecht Family and over 4,000 dedicated employee-owners. In 1998, the Epprecht Family established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which gives all employee-owners a shared 20% stake in the company.
