Job Description

The Wheel Finishing Team Member plays a key role in the final stages of the cheese production process. This position is responsible for executing all aspects of the wheel treatment process, including the handling of aged cheese wheels and preparation of finished, treated products. The role also involves performing routine and periodic sanitation of equipment, ensuring strict adherence to food safety standards, and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Success in this role requires attention to detail, a commitment to quality, and the ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team. This is a 3rd shift position working Sunday through Thursday, 11:00pm to 7:00am. Base pay is $21.00 per hour, plus an additional $4 per hour shift premium for 3rd shift.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs cleaning and sanitation of equipment, tools, and workspace in accordance with the master sanitation schedule.
• Follows standard operating procedures by conducting assigned production and sanitation tasks in strict adherence to established work instructions, safety guidelines, and sanitation protocols to ensure product integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Moves and stages cheese and materials into designated work areas. Maintains product traceability and supports a smooth production flow.
• Performs quality inspections by conducting visual inspections of cheese and packaging materials for mold, debris, or other foreign substances. Promptly reports any non-conformances to ensure quality standards are met.
• Accurately fills soaking bins with correctly sized cheese wheels and specified ingredients. Follows precise formulations to prepare for treatment processes.
• Carefully applies rub ingredients to cheese wheels by hand. Ensures consistent coverage in accordance with production specifications.
• Handles cheese for drying and packaging by safely transferring treated cheese wheels onto racks.
• Accurately decorates cheese wheels with labels and visual elements as outlined by customer and brand specifications. Maintains a high level of attention to detail.
• Utilizes scanning technology by issuing and tracking cheese inventory to work orders using barcode scanners or similar devices. Maintains accurate production records and inventory control.

DIRECT REPORTS:   

This position is not responsible for leading team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalency is preferred (GED).
• Food manufacturing experience or experience working in a converting facility is desirable. 

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Alignment with Company Values: Demonstrates behaviors and values that reflect the company’s culture. Sartori’s core values are family, commitment, authenticity, ingenuity, integrity, and humility.
• Adaptability: Responds positively to change and adjusts effectively to added information, evolving priorities, and shifting circumstances.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains a high standard of accuracy and thoroughness in all work activities.
• Decision Making: Evaluates all options and determines the best option for success.
• Effective Communication: Clearly and respectfully conveys information and ideas to team members across various platforms and situations.
• Reading and Comprehension: Understands and applies work instructions and documentation to perform tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Resourcefulness: Adapts to obstacles by identifying alternative paths or creative solutions to complete tasks and meet goals.
• Self-Motivation: Takes initiative and demonstrates a strong internal drive to perform without constant supervision.
• Teamwork: Collaborates effectively within diverse teams to achieve shared goals; supports and respects fellow team members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms; balance; walk; stoop or reach; and talk or hear. Team Members frequently lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and far vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing 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 will occasionally be exposed to extreme, non-weather-related cold as well as wet and/or humid conditions. On a typical workday, the Team Member will work in refrigerated conditions with temperatures ranging from 35-60 degrees. The Team Member will work around safeguarded machinery with rotating, mechanical parts, and conveyor belts. The Team Member will occasionally be exposed to caustic and/or toxic chemicals used for sanitation and cleaning. Due to the loud noise levels, ear protection is required.

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