3rd Shift Lead Cheese Production Operator

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc is seeking a Machine Operator to run production equipment in a GMP-compliant, safety-focused environment. You will be responsible for setup, operation, inspection, and basic maintenance of machinery, ensuring product quality and adherence to weight specifications.

Responsibilities include sanitation, conveyor checks, E-stop verification, and communication of daily production issues to the team.

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 information contained therein, and regarding quality & safety issues.
• Ability to motivate and build teamwork.
• Above average mechanical ability 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.
• 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.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Production reporting

Teamwork

Communication

Mechanical ability

Mathematical basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

MES

Basic computer skills

Job description

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc is seeking a Machine Operator to run production equipment in a GMP-compliant, safety-focused environment. You will be responsible for setup, operation, inspection, and basic maintenance of machinery, ensuring product quality and adherence to weight specifications.

Responsibilities include sanitation, conveyor checks, E-stop verification, and communication of daily production issues to the team.