1st Shift Transporter

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Production Associate to safely operate forklifts and help move pallets, paperwork and boxes along the production line to meet daily schedules.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, basic math skills, and the ability to read safety labels. SAP/MES experience is preferred; must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Ability to run forklifts and other transport equipment.
• Ability to read safety labels on chemical containers.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tow motor in close quarters.
• Setup paperwork/boxes/pallets into production.
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with line personnel.
• Understand and follow a production schedule.
• Create pallet tag; scan it.
• Compliance with all safety standards and regulations per company policy.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce and promote our products and services in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading safety labels

Basic math

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

MES

Job description

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Transport product from the end of the line in production to the entrance of the cooler in compliance with customer specifications and with company policy related to GMP’s and Safety.

Job Responsibilities

• Safely operate tow motor in close quarters.
• Setup paperwork/boxes/pallets into production.
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with line personnel.
• Understand and follow a production schedule.
• Create pallet tag; scan it.
• Compliance with all safety standards and regulations per company policy.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures .
• All GLC employees are expected to produce and promote our products and services in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
• Ability to run forklifts and other transport equipment.
• Ability to read, comprehend and communicate safety labels on chemical containers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Must be legally authorized to work for a company in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred Education and Experience

• SAP experience.
• MES experience.

Working Conditions

Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.

Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.

Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.

Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.

Use of motor skills to safely drive tow motors or other motorized vehicles in tight quarters.

Product weight: up to 100 lbs

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.