3rd Shift Case Packer

Great Lakes Cheese; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry seeks a Case Packer to operate packaging equipment and ensure product quality. Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, product assembly, and adhering to safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have a basic understanding of manufacturing and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to make minor decisions.

Responsibilities

• Operate case packer and troubleshoot equipment.
• Quality checks to ensure packaging meets specifications.
• Prepare and pack boxes according to order specs.

Skills

Basic understanding of manufacturing processes

Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices

Ability to read and prepare production reports

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

MES

Job description

Job Overview

The Case Packer runs finished product packaging equipment to prepare 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.
• Operate case packer and case erector.
• Troubleshoot, clean, and maintain case packer.
• Perform product change over's utilizing the matrix.
• Review order specs and assemble boxes.
• Review order specs and pack boxes.
• 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.
• Disassembly and assembly of equipment.
• Sanitize lines when needed.
• 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 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

• 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.
• MES experience.
• 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. • 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. EEOC & Disclaimer Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.