3rd shift Case Packer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is looking for a Case Packer to join their team in Manchester, Tennessee. The role involves operating packaging equipment, maintaining standards of sanitation, and ensuring quality checks of products. Candidates should have a basic understanding of manufacturing processes and preferably a high school diploma. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic production environment with a focus on teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Ability to read production reports and comprehend worksheets.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain case packing equipment and troubleshoot as needed.
• Perform quality checks to ensure products meet specifications.
• Communicate with line personnel regarding specs and safety.

Skills

Basic understanding of manufacturing processes

Ability to make minor decisions

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MES

SAP

Job description

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.