2nd Shift Machine Operator

Great Lakes Cheese in; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a production team member to help operate and maintain equipment, ensure sanitation, and monitor product quality. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to procedures, and accurate handling of weights and SPC guidelines.

The position involves standing for long periods, handling cheese products up to 50 lbs, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Training on GMP and safety is provided.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes
• Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices
• Ability to read production reports and worksheets
• Ability to communicate about quality and safety issues
• Ability to motivate and build teamwork
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and troubleshoot
• Above average mechanical ability
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic
• Ability to take metric measurements and temperature readings

Responsibilities

• Maintain area, equipment and personal sanitation.
• Ensure proper setup of film, zipper, labels, cheese and operation of machinery.
• Frequently inspect conveyor belt to ensure smooth flow of cheese.
• Inspect E stops to ensure functionality before production starts.
• Load cheese.
• Grease/clean machine and perform basic maintenance per schedule.
• Ensure cheese quality and weight per SPC programming system.
• Disassembly and assembly of equipment and sanitation of machinery.
• Communicate to line personnel on daily production issues and safety.
• Operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures and Safe Quality Food program.

Skills

Manufacturing basics

Teamwork

Problem solving

Quality & safety communication

Mathematical ability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

MES

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain area, equipment and personal sanitation.
• Ensure proper set up of film, zipper, labels, cheese and operation of machinery.
• Frequently inspect conveyor belt to ensure smooth flow of cheese.
• Inspect Machine E stops to ensure functionality before production starts.
• Load cheese.
• Grease/clean machine and perform basic maintenance tasks based on preventative maintenance schedule.
• Ensure cheese quality.
• Ensure that products produced are within the weight specification/regulation per our Statistical Process Control (SPC) programming system.
• Disassembly and assembly of equipment.
• Sanitation of machinery.
• Productive use of down time.
• Communicate to line personnel on daily production issues, changes, and safety issues.
• Operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies & 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 communicate with line personnel regarding information contained therein, and regarding quality & safety issues.
• Ability to motivate and build teamwork.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Above average mechanical ability required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to take metric measurements and measurements of temperature.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Good troubleshooting skills.
• SAP experience.
• MES experience.
• 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.
• Product weight: up to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.

EEOC & Disclaimer

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