3rd Shift Cheese Production Lead Operator

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc is seeking a Machine Operator to run production lines, set up materials, and monitor quality. The role emphasizes GMP compliance and safety as you ensure efficient line operation and adherence to weight specifications.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, sanitation, basic maintenance, and communication of daily production issues to the team. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and strong mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
• Ability to read, prepare, and comprehend production reports and worksheets.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic issues.
• High school diploma or GED required.

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 Machine E stops to ensure functionality before production starts.
• Load cheese and operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently.
• Grease/clean machine and perform basic maintenance per schedule.
• Ensure cheese quality and adherence to SPC weight specs.
• Disassembly and assembly of equipment; sanitation of machinery.
• Communicate production issues and safety concerns to line personnel.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Read production reports

Teamwork

Quality awareness

Problem solving

Mechanical ability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

MES

Job description

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc is seeking a Machine Operator to run production lines, set up materials, and monitor quality. The role emphasizes GMP compliance and safety as you ensure efficient line operation and adherence to weight specifications.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, sanitation, basic maintenance, and communication of daily production issues to the team. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and strong mechanical aptitude.