3rd Shift Grinder Helper

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. is seeking a Grinder Helper to assist the Grinder in maintaining the proper cheese blend. You will read blend sheets, standardize the blender, and keep work areas clean in a fast-paced production setting.

This role requires basic reading of schedules, ability to operate handheld devices, and willingness to follow safety procedures. Prior manufacturing experience and strong teamwork are preferred for efficient collaboration on the line.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Read blend sheets and follow instructions on the blend sheets to standardize blender.
• Scrape any mold found on cheese and deposit mold in detained product tubs.
• Practice 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.

Skills

Good communication

Self-motivated

Read production schedule

Time management

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld computer/scanner

Powered Industrial Trucks

Job description

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