2nd Shift Bulk Cheese Handler- Shreds

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc; Hiram Township (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. is seeking a Bulk Cheese Handler to support production by preparing product and cutting to meet customer specifications while upholding GMP and safety standards.

You will rotate across lines, operate cutters and lifting equipment, maintain records, and communicate order specs and quality issues with the line personnel in a fast-paced dairy 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 quality and safety issues.
• High School diploma or GED required.

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.
• Maintain production records.
• Keep line stocked with product to prevent downtime.
• Operate cutters and lifting equipment.
• Load cheese into machines / onto equipment for processing.
• Pack and seal trim.
• Enter data on production reports.
• Rotate to all lines in Bulk positions.
• Follow safety policies and Safe Quality Food program.

Skills

Manufacturing understanding

Decision making

Reading production reports

Basic math

Communication on safety

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP experience

Job description

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.