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Step into the heart of dairy country and join the legacy of Pennland Pure. Nestled amidst the lush landscapes of the Susquehanna Valley, where the rolling hills meet the fertile fields, we stand as a beacon of tradition, integrity, and unparalleled quality.
Here, amidst the legacy of family farms that dot the countryside, we craft cheeses that embody more than just taste – they encapsulate a way of life. Born from the hands of farmers who tend their land with reverence and nurture their livestock with care, our cheeses are a testament to the enduring bond between land, animal, and artisan.
With a commitment to simplicity and sustainability, we transform the highest-grade dairy into pure, unadulterated perfection. As a member of our team, you will not only be part of a thriving community of like-minded individuals but also a guardian of a proud heritage.
Embrace the essence of Pennland Pure, where every slice tells a story of tradition, passion, and uncompromising quality. Join us, and let’s craft excellence together.
Packaging
Position Summary:
Responsible for inspecting and packaging of the cheese to include sealing, taping, weighing, stacking and moving cheese away from the packaging line.
Essential Functions:
- Receives packing order and determines that correct packing materials are available at the packing station.
- Inspect cheese for foreign matter and remove products not acceptable to be sent out to our customers.
- Open rejected cheese while ensuring flow of line is not disturbed.
- Monitor the metal detector and efficiency of packaging machine and contact crew leader when troubleshooting is necessary.
- Pack items in the correct designated cartons per our customer orders.
- Monitor the taping machine for proper sealing of boxes.
- Ensure the right code is in the code dater.
- Operate the scale and record the correct weight on the ends of boxes.
- Stacking boxes on the pallet in proper order.
- Inform maintenance of any improper working machinery.
- Responsible for daily check of pallet jacks, minor machine maintenance, removing loaded pallets from the assembly area and cleaning the packaging area.
- Keep record of items packed and attach production order with last item packed.
- Responsible for keeping work area clean throughout the shift, and at the end of the shift.
- Follow all plant and company GMPs, safety rules, and work rules. Ensure product quality and food safety is maintained each shift as a result of following these quality procedures.
- Complete all sanitation and pre-op records on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Complete any other related tasks assigned by the supervisor or management team.
Skill and Physical Demand Requirements:
- Dependable as well as self-motivated
- Need to be organized and pay good attention to details/documentation.
- Frequently required to lift and move cheese weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
- Ability to bend, stoop, push, pull and squat frequently.
- Must be able to frequently communicate and work well with other team members.
- Some basic understanding of machinery or mechanical aptitude
- Ability to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays as needed.
- Must be able to wear hearing protection in high noise areas.
- Must be able to be lockout/tagout certified.
Education/Experience and Work Environment:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Required to work irregular hours which include some weekends, holidays, and overtime.
- Required to wear PPE, while using chemicals for cleaning purposes.
- During sanitation and cleaning, it can be a hot, wet, and humid environment.
- The ability to read and comprehend and communicate with others.
- Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
Production
Position Summary:
Operate the tables, blower/dicer, rack cheese, and perform sanitation functions as assigned.
Essential Functions:
- Check set times of curd and drop times to be sure product is ready to run.
- Ensure the cheese has the right ripening time required for the product.
- Ensure that the tables do not over fill and agitators set at the right speed.
- Ensure that the tables and all equipment that comes in contact with the product is cleaned and sanitized properly.
- May need to do some cleaning and keep area neat and sanitary.
- Must have working knowledge of the chemicals and their uses.
- Must follow all company GMP’s & food safety rules, safety policies, and other quality procedures, including lockout/tagout procedures. Ensure product quality and food safety is maintained each shift as a result of following these quality procedures.
- Must document and maintain accurate record/logs.
- Take cheese pH and record on logs.
- Must have the ability to rotate to other positions.
- Perform sanitation functions as required by management.
- Complete all Sanitation and Pre-Op records on a daily, weekly, and monthly bases.
- Complete any other related tasks assigned by the supervisor or management team.
Skill and Physical Demand Requirements:
- Must be a self-starter.
- Must be able to work in a wet environment.
- Must be willing to learn the basics of cheese making to better understand the process.
- Need to be organized and pay attention to details/documentation.· Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. with help.
- Requires standing for long periods of time.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach/pull and stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to be Lockout/Tagout certified.
- Good communication, interpersonal skills, ability to work well with others.
- Requires climbing up and down stairs throughout the day.
- Ability to wear hearing protection in high noise areas.
- Willingness to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays as needed.
Education/Experience and Work Environment:
- High school graduate or equivalent· The ability to read and comprehend and communicate to others.
- Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
- Ability to work in a wet, hot, and humid environment.