3rd Shift Trim Transporter

Great Lakes Cheese; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the cheese production sector is seeking dedicated individuals for the Transport Trim role. This position involves preparing and inspecting cheese to meet customer specifications while adhering to stringent safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that all production processes comply with Good Manufacturing Practices. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a team that values quality and safety, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with line personnel regarding quality and safety issues.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain area, equipment, and personal sanitation.
• Operate cutters and lifting equipment.
• Review order specifications to perform quality checks.

Skills

Sanitation Practices

Quality Control

Basic Math Skills

Communication Skills

Manufacturing Process Understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld Scanner

Manual Pallet Truck

SAP

MES

Job description

Job Overview

The Transport Trim prepares product and cutting to meet customer

specifications in compliance with company policy related to GMP’s and Safety.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain area, equipment, and personal sanitation.
• Debox/unwrap cheese from original packaging.
• Weigh cheese when applicable.
• Inspect/clean cheese.
• Maintain accurate production records.
• Operate cutters and lifting equipment.
• Moves cheese from line to line.
• Pack and seal trim.
• Tag trim.
• Organize trim barrels onto a pallet.
• Scan pallets to a location.
• Organize/sort/track raw packing materials.
• Productive use of down time.
• Review order specifications to perform quality checks against customer orders.
• Communicate to line personnel on order specifications and quality issues.
• Enter data on production reports.
• Communicate to line personnel on safety issues.
• Perform handheld functions using a handheld scanner.
• Operate a manual pallet truck.
• 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 manager.

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
• Ability to rotate to all lines all Bulk positions
• Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to read, prepare, and comprehend production reports and worksheets.
• Ability to communicate with line personnel regarding information contained therein, and regarding quality and safety issues.

Preferred Education and Experience

• SAP experience.
• MES experience.

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 Affirmative Action Employer.