3rd Shift Cheese Production Lead Operator

Great Lakes Cheese; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a Machine Operator to operate equipment and meet customer specifications while complying with GMP and safety policies.

In this role, you will run the production line, perform setup, monitor quality and weight specs, and support sanitation and preventative maintenance efforts to keep the line running efficiently.

Strong attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, and teamwork with line personnel are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
• Ability to read, prepare, and comprehend production reports and worksheets.
• Ability to communicate with line personnel regarding quality & safety issues.
• Above average mechanical ability.
• SAP and MES experience preferred.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills.

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 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 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.

Skills

Manufacturing basics

Read production reports

Mechanical ability

Multi-tasking

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Quality & safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP experience

MES experience

Basic computer skills

Job description

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a Machine Operator to operate equipment and meet customer specifications while complying with GMP and safety policies.

In this role, you will run the production line, perform setup, monitor quality and weight specs, and support sanitation and preventative maintenance efforts to keep the line running efficiently.

Strong attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, and teamwork with line personnel are essential for success.