3rd Shift Grinder Helper

Great Lakes Cheese; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese in La Crosse, Wisconsin is seeking a Grinder Helper to assist the Grinder in maintaining the proper cheese blend. You will read blend sheets and follow the instructions to standardize the blending process.

Candidates should be capable of standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and complying with safety policies. Prior manufacturing experience is preferred, along with good communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read blend sheets and follow instructions to standardize blending.
• Scrape mold from cheese and deposit mold into detained product tubs.
• Maintain good housekeeping in work areas and grinder office.
• Support Slurry and Grinders and coworkers when available.
• Fill out paperwork completely including name, line number and products ran.
• Sanitize production lines at start up.
• Adhere to safety policies and GMP as part of the Safe Quality Food program.
• Meet quality and value expectations per our SFQ program.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Blend sheets

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Handheld scanner

Powered industrial trucks

Job description

Job Overview

The Grinder Helper facilitates the Grinder in maintaining the proper blend of cheese product.

Job Responsibilities

• Read blend sheets and follows instructions that may be given on the blend sheets to standardize blender.
• Scrape any mold found on cheese and deposits mold in detained product tubs.
• Practices good housekeeping of work areas and grinder office.
• Help Slurry and Slurry helps Grinders and other co-workers when they are available.
• Fill out all paperwork completely and correctly including name, production line number and products ran.
• Sanitize lines at start up.
• 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 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.

Required Education And Experience

• Must be legally authorized to work for a company in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Education And Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read production schedule and plan and organize workday.
• Self-motivated and can work with limited supervision.
• Ability to operate a handheld computer/scanner.
• Ability to operate various Powered Industrial Trucks.
• Ability to manage time and organize work.
• Ability to follow instructions and proper work procedures.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers and management.
• Good communication skills: verbal and written.

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.

Nearest Major Market: La Crosse

Nearest Secondary Market: Winona