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assist the Lead Cheesemaker in meeting daily production goals and keeping the creamery clean and orderly.

This is a non-exempt, full-time position

What You'll Do:

• Scooping, shaping, and brining cheese
• Working in our cheese aging rooms turning and caring for cheese
• Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils (We have lots of stainless steel equipment and it sparkles!)

What You Bring:

• Reliability, good communication skills, and an eye for efficiency
• A positive attitude and a love of cheese
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lb frequently, and to lift and carry up to 10 lb continuously
• Ability to frequently reach above and below shoulder level, stoop and squat
• Ability to work safely in variable temperature environments
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time

What We Offer:

• This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position

• Company-sponsored health, dental, vision, and Life/AD&D insurance, 401K, paid vacation and sick days, and a 30% discount

• Bonus perks like swag, coffee & treats to keep you going, and endless Cowgirl cheer!

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in delivering a smile with every smoothie. We also actively support the personal and professional growth of our employees by offering competitive starting salaries and opportunities for advancement. So whether you're looking for a rewarding start to a fun career, or simply a flexible part-time job in a great work environment, we'd love to meet you! 

Job Responsibilities: Team members are responsible for delivering exceptional customer experience and quality products. A Team Member functions primarily as the main connection between Jamba Juice and our customers. 

Essential Functions include: 

• Responsible for customer product and service standards 

• Foster an environment of team work 

• Responsible for delivering an exceptional customer in store experience 

• Greet and thank every customer with a smile and eye contact 

• Execute quality store operations 

• Clean blenders, small wares, merchandise and physical plant as necessary 

• Must be able to operate food preparation machinery or equipment in a noisy environment 

• Adhere to all Jamba food, safety and security guidelines while respecting Jamba property 

• Must be able to operate cash register and handle cash transactions while adhering to Jamba Juice cash handling policies 

Additional Requirements: 

• Must be at least 16 years of age 

• Computer skills including some Microsoft software and register skills 

• Must be able to lift 30-40 lbs. regularly throughout shifts 

• Ability to stand, bend, reach and scoop through-out assigned shift

• Ability to be mobile in walk-in refrigerator and freezer with temperatures ranging from 40° F to -10° F

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Assist on product and line change-overs • Maintain work areas neat and clean • Minimize product loss • Safely operate electric and manual pallet jacks, as needed • Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and any/all established processes and policies, whether established by their manager, by the company or by law • Follow all communicated health, safety, security, and emergency requirements • Work in a safe manner and communicate any safety hazard to a member of management • Participate in weekly team meetings, biweekly huddles, safety meetings and other Company meetings, as requested • Ensure work is produced in the most sustainable manner • Maintain excellent attendance • Scheduling flexibility – to work different shifts when required and to work weekends to support operation of a 24/7 facility • Other duties as requested Full-time/Hourly (Hours: 4 am to 12:30 pm or 6 am to 2:30 pm, OT as needed) Non-exempt hourly – $16.00 per hour

Education and Experience

• Previous experience in a food production/processing facility, preferred • Prefer those who can communicate verbally in English and Spanish with cross-functional team members, supervisors and other team members • Prefer those familiar with or that have an aptitude for basic computer and inventory control programs

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Comprehension of basic math calculations in order to verify product counts • Ability to calmly respond to equipment or other problems and find solutions • Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment • Ability to perform with a high level of professionalism • Organized, flexible and enjoy the challenges of a diverse team and programs • Strong listening skills and a strong attention to detail • Self-motivated

Physical Requirement

• Ability to work in a manufacturing/warehouse environment • Extended periods of standing, squatting, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and stooping, turning the head and torso, reaching, grasping, bending and flexing the arms, legs, wrists, hands, and fingers. – Repetitive at times. • Full organoleptic (sight, smell, taste) as well as audio and vocal senses are necessary to evaluate and make sound decisions on product quality and production processes • The ability to climb and balance is essential • Ability to withstand temperatures ranging from -20° to 100° Fahrenheit • Ability to work in confined spaces • Ability to work in cold, wet, humid environments • Ability to work in high allergen environments •Ability to withstand noise produced by manufacturing and warehouse machinery up to 90 decibels • Ability to lift, hold and/or carry 55 pounds, unassisted • Ability to work on a computer and look at a computer screen for short periods of time The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and not construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

Team Benefits

• Fully sponsored medical & dental, and LTD benefits for employees
• 7 paid holidays per year
• Training & Development
• PTO and floating holidays
• 401k with company match
• Partially sponsored gym/health club dues
• Straus sponsored soccer & softball teams
• Community food, fresh fruit, and snacks
• Generous discounts on dairy products for employees
• All the ice cream you can eat and delicious organic milk you can drink, while at work

Straus is an equal opportunity employer

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and distribution of products always meets or exceeds all quality standards and that all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are consistently followed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Quality
• Providing bacterial, yeast, and mold testing, plating and other actions to collect, test, measure, record and communicate quality and sanitation data to the QA manager
• Keeping files and samples for all tests and providing samples to external organizations
• Tracks results and products for possible holds on shipments
• Monitors and tests cleanup crew results, provides feedback to management for corrective action
• Tests and reviews environmental quality, as well as facility for bacteria and yeast and molds contamination problems, equipment contamination problems, and process contamination issues
• Provides for all required documentation and records for all areas of the QA department testing program
• Ensures that chemical supplies for Quality testing and plating are properly used and inventoried to guarantee availability
• Provide regular daily, weekly, and monthly reports on product quality testing that are reliable and results oriented
• Communicate quality metric and inspection results to appropriate parties
• Assist with all local, state, customer/third party, and federal audits, dairy partner inspections, organic and kosher/certifications inspections, and non-GMO verification
• Ensure product loss is minimized
• Ensure areas of responsibility are kept neat and clean, communicating any safety hazard immediately to a member of management
• Comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and any/all established processes , whether established by manager, by the company or by law as well as assist with the communication, training, and enforcement of these
• Work in a safe manner and comply with all health, safety, security and emergency requirements that are communicated, whether established by manager, by the company or by law
• Communicate any safety hazard to a member of management
• Comply with all Company policies communicated through your Employee Manual, trainings, notice boards or other postings, or by a member of management
• Participate in weekly team meetings, biweekly huddles, safety meetings and other Company meetings as requested
• Ensure work is produced in the most sustainable manner
• Maintain excellent attendance and work ethic
• Scheduling flexibility to work different shifts when required and to work after-hours, weekends, and on-call to support operation of a 24/7 facility and to monitor and test sanitation or quality parameters when non-compliance occurs
• Other duties as required

Education and Experience:

• BA in Food or Dairy Science, preferred • Technical experience in managing quality assurance programs and processes, preferred • Must have a valid California Driver's license and clean driving record • Occasional travel required to dairy farm inspections and/or other off-site locations

Knowledge and Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally, with cross-functional team members, management, dairy partners, inspectors and auditors, vendors, and certifying agencies (organic, kosher, NON-GMO Project) and other team members • Comprehension of basic business math calculations • Ability to measure and convert measurements in volume and weight • Ability to communicate orally and verbally in basic Spanish, preferred but not required • Must be proficient computer literate with Microsoft Office, Excel, and accounting/inventory control programs • Must possess an aptitude for smart technology, particularly iPhone/iPad, as well as willingness to expand technical knowledge in these areas • Must possess strong, positive interpersonal skills and be able to build relationships, at all levels • Ability to troubleshoot problems related with your area of responsibility • Ability to work calmly under pressure and use sound judgment to make Quality decisions • Ability to perform with a high level of professionalism in a dynamic and diverse environment • Must be self-motivated • Willingness to help in urgent situations and participate in company, team and community building events

Physical Requirements:

• Working in a manufacturing/warehouse environment. • Extended periods of standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and stooping, turning the head and torso, reaching, grasping, bending and flexing the arms, legs, wrists, hands, and fingers. – Repetitive at times. • Full organoleptic (sight, smell, taste) as well as audio and vocal senses are necessary to evaluate and make sound decisions on product quality and production processes • The ability to climb and balance is essential • Ability to withstand temperatures ranging from -20° to 115° Fahrenheit • Working in cold, wet, humid environments • Ability to work in high allergen environments • Ability to withstand noise produced by manufacturing and warehouse machinery up to 90 decibels • Ability to lift, hold and/or carry 55 pounds, unassisted • Ability to work on a computer and look at a computer screen for extended periods of time Read less

to other vendors offsite warehouses
• Operate company vehicles in a safe and courteous manner at all times
• Perform and record pre-trip inspections of all tractors, and trailers used during the shift as outlined by DOT regulations
• Complete and maintain Drivers Daily Log
• Responsible for keeping tractors and trailers clean both inside and out
• Maintain adequate fuel levels in both tractors and trailers
• Pick up of milk at dairies and deliver to Creamery or Customer as needed
• Complete accurate dairy tank readings and recordings
• Perform daily tanker inspections for cleanliness and sanitation
• Ensure pumps are clean & working properly
• Maintain current knowledge of proper sanitation procedures and organic dairy practices
• Take milk samples from each dairy (multiple tanks)for lab testing, bacteria testing and Lab testing of raw milk - antibiotic (snap testing)
• Deliver orders in refrigerated van to various locations on request
• Pick up raw materials from vendors
• Must comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and any/all established processes , whether established by manager, by the company or by law as well as assist with the communication, training, and enforcement of these
• Must work in a safe manner and comply with all health, safety, security and emergency requirements that are communicated, whether established by manager, by the company or by law
• Must communicate any safety hazard to a member of management
• Must participate in weekly team meetings, biweekly huddles, safety meetings and other Company meetings as requested
• Maintain excellent attendance and have good work ethic
• Scheduling flexibility – to work different shifts when required and to work weekends to support operation of a 24/7 facility
• Other duties as requested

Full-time/Hourly (Hours: 5:00 am to 1:30 pm, OT as needed)
Non-exempt hourly

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 5 to 10 years of driving experience or equivalent experience and training preferred
• Possess Class A Driver’s license, clean driving record, and tankers endorsement
• Must possess DOT medical certificate and renew as required per DOT
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must pass Samplers and Weigher’s test to obtain state license within 60 days of hire

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Ability to drive a multi-passenger vehicle safely and appropriately • Ability to read and interpret road signs posted in English • Ability to read, understand, and adhere to the rules and regulations of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) • Extensive knowledge of the operations and features of assigned vehicle(s) • Ability to recognize vehicle maintenance needs and to perform minor vehicle repairs • Ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures, maps, and route directions • Prefer those who can communicate verbally and in writing in English and Spanish with cross-functional team members, supervisors, customers, vendors, and other team members • Must be able to comprehend basic business math calculations in order to verify accurate costing and billing • Ability to prepare concise and accurate records and reports • Ability to calmly respond to equipment or other problems and find solutions • Ability to establish effective professional relationships with customers and co-workers • Must be organized, flexible and enjoy the challenges of a diverse team and programs • Must possess strong listening skills and a strong attention to detail • Must be self-motivated • Willingness to help in urgent situations • Schedule flexibility - Due to business needs, schedule my change

Physical Requirement

• Drivers will be subjected to all the physical and mental ranges outlined by the USDOT • Extended periods of sitting • Frequent periods of standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and stooping, turning the head and torso, reaching, grasping, bending and flexing the arms, legs, wrists, hands, and fingers. – Repetitive at times. • Full organoleptic (sight, smell, taste) as well as audio and vocal senses are necessary to evaluate and make sound decisions on product sample quality • The senses of being able to see, hear and have full power of speech are required • The ability to climb and balance is essential • Ability to work at high elevations (i.e., rooftops, tops of tanks) • Ability to work in confined spaces • Ability to work around farm animals • Ability to withstand temperatures ranging from -10° to 100° Fahrenheit • Ability to work in cold, wet, humid environments and or high allergen environments • Ability to withstand noise produced by manufacturing and warehouse machinery up to 90 decibels • Ability to lift, hold and/or carry 55 pounds, unassisted • Flexibility to work different shifts when required and to monitor and test quality parameters when non-compliance occurs • Flexibility to work on call, after hours, and weekends The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and not construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

Team Benefits

• Fully sponsored medical & dental, and LTD benefits for employees • 7 paid holidays per year • Training & Development • PTO and floating holidays • 401k with company match • Partially sponsored gym/health club dues • Free ESL & Citizenship prep classes • Straus sponsored soccer & softball teams • Community food, fresh fruit, and snacks • Generous discounts on dairy products for employees • All the ice cream you can eat and delicious organic milk you can drink, while at work Straus is an equal opportunity employer Read less