Back-Up Machine Operator

Marathon Cheese Corporation; Town of Medford (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Cheese Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to support daily production in a clean, controlled environment. The role covers operating and adjusting equipment, maintaining quality standards, and performing inspections across shifts.

Candidates should be mechanically inclined with strong math skills and the ability to work well in a team. High school diploma or equivalent is required; forklift experience is a plus. Overtime and weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to pass pre-employment assessments.
• Strong math and problem-solving skills.
• Good teamwork and communication across shifts.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; forklift experience desirable.
• Willingness to train others and adapt to duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment and adjust machines to meet quality standards.
• Ensure GMP, SQF and safety rules are followed.
• Maintain accurate production records throughout the shift.
• Perform quality inspections and product safety checks.
• Collaborate with team and direct others to complete tasks.
• Operate box erecting, case sealing, and labeling equipment.
• Move pallets, perform basic cleanup, and assist other positions.
• Sanitize work area and equipment as needed.
• Assist in training for the position; flexible for overtime.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Team player

Math & problem solving

Self-starter

Willing to train others

Overtime flexible

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Core Hours

1st Shift: Monday - Friday 6:00am to 2:00pm. *Saturday hours are generally 6:00am to 12:00pm. Availability of Saturday hours are dependent on production and staffing needs.

2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 2:00pm to 10:00pm. *Saturday hours are generally 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Availability of Saturday hours are dependent on production and staffing needs.

3rd Shift: Monday - Friday, 10:00pm to 6:00am. *Saturday hours are generally 6:00pm to 12:00am. Please note we have a Monday night start for 3rd Shift. Availability of Saturday hours are dependent on production and staffing needs.

Duties

• Maintaining equipment and making necessary machine adjustments to meet product quality standards.


• Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, SQF and established safety rules and regulations.


• Maintaining accurate production records.


• Performing quality inspection checks and product safety checks at regular intervals throughout the shift.


• Must be people-oriented, able to work with others to complete work assignments in a team environment and willing to direct others to complete work assignments.


• Understand and utilize box erecting, case sealing, and labeling equipment.


• Moving pallets, basic cleanup/sweeping and assisting other positions as needed.


• Perform sanitation of the work area and equipment as needed.


• Willing to assist in training for the position when needed.


• Must be dependable and have a certain degree of flexibility to work overtime, different shifts and Saturdays and Sundays when needed.

Knowledge/Skills Required

• Must be mechanically inclined and able to satisfactorily complete pre-employment assessments to meet minimum requirements for the position.


• Must be able to give and accept constructive criticism.


• Responsible for maintaining a professional image with customers, peers, supervisors and the public.


• Good organizational and communication skills.


• Must be proficient in math and problem solving abilities.


• Must be a self-starter, easily motivated, and require limited supervision.


• Willing to assist in training for the position when needed.

Education & Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred . Education beyond High School would be a plus. Forklift experience is desirable. Prior manufacturing and/or packaging experience would also be a plus.

Working Conditions

Work inside a clean manufacturing environment. Required to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, and lift 50 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally.

This job posting is meant to give an overview of the available position. This does not cover every detail of expectations of the position. Duties and responsibilities may be added or modified at any time. Normal operations are Monday thru Friday, with a Monday night start for our third shift. Saturday work may be required depending on production and staffing needs. Saturdays are usually six hour shifts. All work performed in excess of 8 hours in any work day or 40 hours straight time in any work week shall be compensated at the rate of time and one half your straight time rate.