3rd Shift Packaging Material Handler

Great Lakes Cheese; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a Warehouse Associate to organize and store product per GMP and safety standards. Responsibilities include unloading and accurately putaway of corrugate, trays, anti-cake powder, and labels, while maintaining FIFO and orderly storage.

The role requires reading shipping/receiving records, processing inbound paperwork, and supporting inventory tasks. Physical work involves lifting up to 100 lbs and standing for long periods in a temperature-controlled warehouse.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and prepare shipping/receiving records and comprehend production schedules/pick sheets.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on experience and functional expertise.
• Repetitive work with adherence to standard practices.

Responsibilities

• Unload, receive & putaway corrugate/boxes.
• Unload, receive & putaway of trays/lids.
• Unload, receive & putaway anti-cake powder into flow rail locations.
• Ensure putaway organized with proper FIFO for anti-cake powder and trays/lids.
• Process inbound paperwork and daily receiving log.
• Back-fill trays/lids for production into freezer bin locations.
• Transfer blocked inventory from FG cooler to WIP/cheese sale.
• Move production-use 4/5’s from dock to raw material coolers.
• Pull boxes for IC shipments to sister plants with placards.
• Load damaged Chep/white wood pallets and keep corrugate dock clear.
• Load empty chubb trays & baby swiss boxes for supplier return.
• Assist with unloading/putaway of film or labels as needed.
• Support monthly employee cheese sale if needed.
• Assist Inventory Specialist with inventory tasks if needed.
• Keep packaging storage areas tidy and properly located.

Skills

Shipping docs

Decision making

Repetitive work

Education

HS diploma or GED

Shipping/receiving basics

Forklift experience

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Overview

Organize and store product to meet customer specifications in compliance with company policy related to GMP’s and Safety.

Job Responsibilities

• Unload, receive & putaway corrugate/boxes.
• Unload, receive & putaway of trays/lids.
• Unload, receive & putaway anti-cake powder into flow rail locations.
• Ensure putaway organization is maintained……boxes into their designated storage bins as well as proper FIFO for anti-cake powder and trays/lids.
• Accurately process all inbound paperwork as well as daily receiving log.
• Assist with back-filling trays/lids for production into freezer bin locations.
• Transfer blocked inventory from FG cooler to WIP/cheese sale.
• Transfer 4/5’s for production use from corrugate dock to raw material coolers.
• Pull boxes for IC shipments to sister plants, adding placards.
• Loading damaged Chep and/or white wood pallets…..keeping corrugate dock clear.
• Loading empty chubb trays & baby swiss boxes for return to the suppliers.
• Support unloading film or labels, if needed.
• Support putaway of film or labels, if needed.
• Provide support for monthly employee cheese sale, if needed.
• Assist Inventory Specialist with inventory tasks, if needed.
• Keep packaging storage areas clean/organized, ensuring items are putaway in proper location.
• General housekeeping tasks in warehouse, as needed.
• Compliance with all safety standards and regulations per company policy.
• 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 and promote our products and services 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 Warehouse Supervisor/Manager.

Required Education and Experience

• Ability to read and prepare shipping and receiving records/reports and comprehend production schedules/pick sheets.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on functional expertise and experience.
• Repetitive work, ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Basic understanding of shipping and receiving processes and related equipment.
• Lift truck experience.

Working Conditions

• Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.
• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
• Product weight: up to 100 lbs

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.