2nd Shift Line Attendant

Great Lakes Cheese; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese seeks a reliable Line Attendant to support daily production, packaging and labeling in a clean, GMP-compliant facility in Abilene, Texas. You will follow customer specifications, operate equipment safely, and contribute to meeting quality standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety policies, accurate production reporting and the ability to handle product up to 35 lbs. Prior manufacturing or basic computer skills are helpful, with HS diploma or GED preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret production worksheets and reports.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.
• Strong attention to quality and accuracy in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain area, equipment, and personal sanitation.
• Prepare, weigh, carry, load, space product to specs.
• Open and rework product as needed.
• Review order specs and assemble and pack boxes.
• Inspect machine E stops for readiness before production.
• Enter data on production reports and communicate quality issues.

Skills

Manufacturing basics

Reading production reports

Basic arithmetic

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview

The Line Attendant prepares products and packaging to meet customer specifications in compliance with company policy related to GMP's and Safety.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain area, equipment, and personal sanitation.
• Prepare, weigh, carry, load, space product.
• Open and rework product.
• Gather, review, and apply labels/stickers/ backer boards.
• Review order specs and assemble boxes.
• Review order specs and pack boxes.
• Inspect Machine E stops to ensure functionality before production starts.
• Quality checks to assure product is packaged according to customer specifications on production sheet (price / label / packaging).
• Directly communicate to line personnel on order specs and quality issues.
• Palletize product.
• Enter data on production reports.
• Communicate to line personnel on safety issues.
• Productive use of down time.
• 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 and prepare production reports and comprehend production worksheets.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Preferred Education And Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to promote and model teamwork.
• Basic computer skills.

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.
• Product weight: up to 35 lbs.

EEOC & Disclaimer

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

Nearest Major Market: Abilene