Panela Processing Associate LV2

Company: Sabrosura Foods is one of the leading marketers of Hispanic products sold throughout the U.S. under the well‐ known brand names of El Viajero, Reynaldo’s, La Morenita, Caribe, and Bio Salud!. Sabrosura Foods is also one of the largest private label producers of Hispanic cheese in the U.S. Job Summary: This position involves packaging and sanitation functions of cheesemaking: form filling, carting, brining, shoveling, and palletizing. This position requires strict adherence to GMP, sanitation, safety, timekeeping, and personal conduct rules. Work is performed in a clean, warm, wet and noisy environment.   Job Responsibilities:  Processing responsibilities include filling forms, carting cheese, shoveling curd, form set‐up, palletize and/or tote product following all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)  Moving cheese in and out of brining baths  Sanitation duties with accurate following of Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOPs)  Strict adherence to GMPs; Keep area clean    Strict adherence to Safety/PPE protocols and procedures; reporting unsafe conditions to plant     management  Accurate recordkeeping including SQF documentation and other required documents Required Skills/Abilities:    Strong listening skills and ask questions to understand instructions for work‐related activities    Takes initiative to complete tasks  Works as a team with positive attitude and behaviors    Verbal and written communication skills; including ability to read, understand and follow written procedures (SOPs)  Flexibility in job roles, assisting team mates along with covering breaks when needed to meet business needs  Meet physical demands of role, honest and high level of Integrity, high degree of personal hygiene per GMPs, dependable attendance to meet business demands Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Food manufacturing experience preferred but not required.   Physical Requirements:    Moderately strenuous work involving standing, walking with frequent bending, twisting, pushing and squatting; Repetitive lifting of up to 50 lbs.  Occasionally kneeling to inspect and clean equipment and use of ladders  Fast‐paced clean environment; frequently cool, wet, and moderate noise along with working with chemicals