2nd Shift Bulk Cheese Handler

Great Lakes Cheese; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese in Wisconsin is seeking a Bulk Cheese Handler to prepare product and cutting to meet customer specs, while maintaining GMP and safety standards. Responsibilities include operating cutters, weighing cheese, loading materials, and documenting production data.

The role requires basic manufacturing knowledge, ability to read production reports, and strong teamwork to ensure quality and on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• High School diploma or GED preferred (education).

Responsibilities

• Maintain area, equipment, and personal sanitation.
• De-box/unwrap cheese from original packaging.
• Weigh cheese when applicable.
• Manual measurement and countdown of cheese for orders.
• Inspect/clean cheese and maintain production records.
• Keep line stocked to prevent downtime.
• Operate cutters and lifting equipment.
• Load cheese into machines for processing.
• Pack and seal trim and review order specs for quality checks.
• Enter data on production reports and communicate safety issues to line personnel.
• Rotate to all lines in Bulk positions as needed.
• Adhere to GMP and Safe Quality Food Program policies.

Skills

Manufacturing basics

Decision making

Production reports

Basic math

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Handheld scanner

Job description

Job Overview

The Bulk Cheese Handler prepares product and cutting to meet customer specifications in compliance with company policy related to GMP’s and Safety.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Wausau