2nd Shift Grinder Helper

Great Lakes Cheese in; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese in La Crosse, WI is seeking a Grinder Helper to assist the Grinder in maintaining the proper cheese blend. The role focuses on reading blend sheets, following instructions, and ensuring accurate production setup.

You will handle mold scraping, sanitation, paperwork, and cooperate with coworkers while following safety policies and GMP. Candidates with HS diploma and basic scanning skills are welcome; manufacturing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read production schedule and plan and organize workday.
• Self-motivated and can work with limited supervision.
• Ability to operate a handheld computer/scanner.
• Ability to operate various Powered Industrial Trucks.
• Ability to manage time and organize work.
• Ability to follow instructions and proper work procedures.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers and management.
• Good communication skills: verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Read blend sheets and follows instructions that may be given on the blend sheets to standardize blender.
• Scrape any mold found on cheese and deposits mold in detained product tubs.
• Practices good housekeeping of work areas and grinder office.
• Help Slurry and Slurry helps Grinders and other co-workers when they are available.
• Fill out all paperwork completely and correctly including name, production line number and products ran.
• Sanitize lines at start up.
• 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.

Skills

Reading production schedules

Self-motivation

Strong communication

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld computer/scanner

Powered industrial trucks

Job description

The Grinder Helper facilitates the Grinder in maintaining the proper blend of cheese product.

Job Responsibilities

• Read blend sheets and follows instructions that may be given on the blend sheets to standardize blender.
• Scrape any mold found on cheese and deposits mold in detained product tubs.
• P ractices good housekeeping of work areas and grinder office.
• H elp Slurry and Slurry helps Grinders and other co-workers when they are available.
• Fill out all paperwork completely and correctly including name, production line number and products ran.
• Sanitize lines at start up.
• 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

• Must be legally authorized to work for a company in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read production schedule and plan and organize workday.
• Self-motivated and can work with limited supervision.
• Ability to operate a handheld computer/scanner.
• Ability to operate various Powered Industrial Trucks.
• Ability to manage time and organize work.
• Ability to follow instructions and proper work procedures.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers and management.
• Good communication skills: verbal and written.

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.
• Product weight: up to 50 lbs.
• 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.

EEOC & Disclaimer

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

Nearest Major Market: La Crosse
Nearest Secondary Market: Winona