2nd Shift Bulk Cheese Handler

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc; Manchester, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. is seeking production line staff in Manchester, TN to support multiple cheese processing lines in a fast-paced facility. You will handle sanitation, packaging, data entry, and quality checks on customer orders.

The role requires basic manufacturing knowledge, ability to read reports, and strong attention to safety. Candidates should be prepared to rotate across lines and operate packaging and material handling equipment.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
• Ability to read, prepare, and comprehend production reports and worksheets.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to communicate with line personnel regarding information contained therein, and regarding quality and safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain area, equipment, and personal sanitation.
• De-box/unwrap cheese from original packaging.
• Weigh cheese when applicable.
• Manual measurement and countdown of cheese needed for orders.
• Inspect/clean cheese.
• Maintain accurate production records.
• Keep line stocked with product to avoid downtime.
• Operate cutters and lifting equipment.
• Load cheese into machines / onto equipment for further processing.
• Pack and seal trim.
• Review order specs to perform quality checks against customer orders.
• Direct/communicate to line personnel on order specifications and quality issues.
• Enter data on production reports.
• Communicate safety issues to line personnel.
• Perform handheld functions using a handheld scanner.
• Operate a pallet truck.
• Rotate to all lines in all Bulk positions.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Safe Quality Food Program.

Skills

Manufacturing basics

Read production reports

Basic math

Communication with line staff

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain area, equipment, and personal sanitation.
• De-box/unwrap cheese from original packaging.
• Weigh cheese when applicable.
• Manual Measurement and countdown of cheese needed for customer and order specs.
• Inspect/clean cheese.
• Maintain accurate production records.
• Keep line stocked with product to assure no down time.
• Operate cutters and lifting equipment.
• Load cheese into machines / onto equipment for further processing.
• Pack and seal trim.
• Productive use of down time.
• Review order specifications to perform quality checks against customer orders.
• Direct/communicate to line personnel on order specifications and quality issues.
• Enter data on production reports.
• Communicate to line personnel on safety issues.
• Perform handheld functions using a handheld scanner.
• Operate a pallet truck.
• Ability to rotate to all lines in all Bulk positions.
• 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 our products 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

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
• Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices.
• Ability to read, prepare, and comprehend production reports and worksheets.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to communicate with line personnel regarding information contained therein, and regarding quality and safety issues.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to promote teamwork.
• SAP experience.
• Basic computer skills.

Working Conditions

• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
• Product weight: up to 100 lbs
• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.
• Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.

EEOC & Disclaimer

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