2nd Shift Transport Finished Goods-RT

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a Transporter of Finished Goods to move products from production to storage, ensuring accurate counts and proper put-away in a GMP-compliant environment.

You will scan pallets with handheld devices, verify counts, and help maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work area while supporting the team to meet production needs. Overtime and weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and communicate safety labels on chemical containers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to work overtime/weekends when needed.

Responsibilities

• Remove product from wrapping equipment and transport to racking location.
• Use handheld scanner to log and track finished goods.
• Verify correct counts of finished product.
• Change/maintain batteries and fill out documentation.
• Scan pallet tags and match to pallets.
• Put pallets away neatly and centered in racks.
• Maintain productive speed to meet deadlines.
• Utilize downtime efficiently and stay productive.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Follow safety policies and procedures per GMP & Safe Quality Food program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Skills

Reading safety labels

Basic math

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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The Transporter of Finished Goods will transport finish good product from production in compliance with put-away logic and within company policy related to GMP’s and Safety.

Job Responsibilities

• Remove product from wrapping equipment and transport it to racking location.
• Use handheld scanner in an effective manner.
• Verify correct counts of finished product.
• Change/maintain batteries and fill out appropriate documentation.
• Scan pallet tags and match them to the pallet.
• Put pallets away neatly; centered in racks.
• Maintain a productive speed to ensure that all needs are met in a timely manner.
• Productive use of down time.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and clean working environment.
• 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 and promote our products and services 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

• High School diploma or GED.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
• Ability to read, comprehend and communicate safety labels on chemical containers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to work overtime/weekends when needed.

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.