What are the responsibilities and job description for the Processing Production Worker position at Groupe Bel?
Processing Production Worker - M-F, 8 hours 2nd Shift pay starting at $22.92/hr
At Bel, we are not just a company—we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel®, GoGo squeeZ®, The Laughing Cow®, and Boursin®, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives.
The company has headquarters in Chicago and New York City and operates 4 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID. #IWorkForAllForGood
Bel is seeking enthusiastic, accountable people to join our manufacturing team in Little Chute, WI. At Bel, Safety is our number one priority. All team members act as safety leaders in all responsibilities. Team members support our operations by engaging in teamwork and continuously improving our business.
This is an hourly position represented by Teamsters Local Union 662. Standard operating hours are Monday through Friday, 1st shift 5:30am – 2:30pm, 2nd shift 2:30pm – 10:30pm (dependent on department). Shift times are subject to change. Overtime may be required (Saturdays) with regular Sunday overtime for Sanitation department.
Job Description Summary
Responsible for preparing ingredients and inspecting cheese to assure proper preparation of batching, in accordance to formulas. Will assist with other areas in the processing department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
General Duties
Consistently follows all standard operating procedures, including ensuring appropriate machine settings, reporting and general corrective actions to resolve operational issues.
Responsible for successfully meeting established KPI’s.
Accurately completes all production paperwork, weights, measures and reporting.
Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities. Uses effective approaches for choosing course of action and/or development of solutions.
Knows how and when to apply technical skills or procedures and performs complex tasks in area of expertise.
Assists in various areas in the processing department.
Removes all adultered cheese such as mold, mush or any substance that would contaminate to the finished product.
Responsible for the proper batching per the formula.
Inspection of raw cheese for quality as required for batching.
Responsible for proper rotation and use of all raw cheese and trim.
Is responsible, as necessary for the inventory of raw materials.
All other duties as assigned.
Safety, Environmental and Quality
Follows all safety rules and procedures by working safely and ensuring safety of others.
Follows all environmental protocols as applicable to the job.
Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices as stated within the policy.
Follow all food safety procedures.
Maintains a sanitary and safe work area; performs housekeeping duties as necessary and/or required.
Detects potentially hazardous conditions and problems and takes appropriate action to report and/or correct.
Knowledge and Experience Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Previous work experience in a food manufacturing facility is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal in English. (required for skilled positions)
Competencies and Abilities
Ability to communicate and develop good working relationships with team members.
Must be able to accurately and efficiently perform all job duties with a sense of urgency.
Exhibit Bel’s core values of:
CARE - Care is about developing others through a “high challenge / high support” approach. It’s about empowerment, encouraging those who take measured risks. It’s also about being able to manage tough discussions for the sake of others and for the sake of the organization.
DARE - Dare is about challenging our orthodoxies and challenging a “good enough” mindset, which begins with identifying imperfection and then taking measured risks. It’s also about learning from failures and ensuring the right level of feedback to foster continuous improvement.
COMMIT - Commit is about our ability to execute and our results orientation. It starts with committing to deliver ambitious results, making decisions according to our customers and committing to those decisions through unconditional collaboration.
Physical requirements (Amount of time in an 8 hour day)
Stand/Walk
☐ None ☐ 1-4 Hours ☒ 4-6 Hours ☐ 6 or more
Sit
☐ None ☒ 1-4 Hours ☐ 4-6 Hours ☐ 6 or more
Drive Forklift – Prime Mover
☐ None ☒ 1-3 Hours ☒ 3-5 Hours ☐ 5 or more
Repetitive Hand Motion: requires the use of both hands
Salary : $23