Night Shift Cook Operator

Job Summary:

Bongards' Creameries is seeking a Night Shift Cook Operator based out of our Humboldt facility. The Cook operator is responsible for monitoring and troubleshooting the assigned Process Cheese line for GMP and Recipe conformance as well as compliance with Federal Guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Daily system checks (start up, operation, shut down)
• Addition of ingredients as specified by the recipe
• Gather raw product samples to be evaluated by Lab Technicians
• Make adjustments based off sample results communicated by Lab Techs
• Responsible for monitoring whole line processes (ingredients, pasteurization, finish process)
• Filter inspection and replacement
• Troubleshooting Cooker system
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Must adhere to and follow all GMP's, SOP's, and Safety Guidelines when performing all work.
• Perform sanitation duties and warehouse pile over duties as assigned by supervisor
• Obtain and Maintain PIT certification
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Excellent Math and Reading skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines

• Ability to work independently on assigned duties
• Strong 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:

• Night Shift 5:30pm to 6:00am Monday - Friday, ocasional 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

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.

Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them
Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Team Player - Works well as a member of a group

Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help