Bulk Cheese Processing Specialist

Great Lakes Cheese Co.; Ohio; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese Co. is seeking a Bulk Cheese Handler to support production by preparing and applying customer specifications in a GMP and safety-compliant environment. The role covers sanitation, packaging prep, data entry, and quality checks on ongoing orders.

The position requires basic math, ability to read production reports, and routine use of handheld scanners and pallet equipment. Candidates should be able to rotate among lines and follow safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
• Ability to read, prepare, and comprehend production reports and worksheets.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to communicate with line personnel regarding information contained therein, and regarding quality and safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain area, equipment, and personal sanitation.
• De-box/unwrap cheese from original packaging.
• Weigh cheese when applicable.
• Manual measurement and countdown of cheese for customer and order specs.
• Inspect/clean cheese.
• Maintain accurate production records.
• Keep line stocked with product to assure no down time.
• Operate cutters and lifting equipment.
• Load cheese into machines / onto equipment for further processing.
• Pack and seal trim.
• Review order specifications to perform quality checks against customer orders.
• Direct/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 pallet truck.
• Ability to rotate to all lines in all Bulk positions.
• 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.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Basic understanding of manufacturing processes

Tools

SAP

Job description

Great Lakes Cheese Co. is seeking a Bulk Cheese Handler to support production by preparing and applying customer specifications in a GMP and safety-compliant environment. The role covers sanitation, packaging prep, data entry, and quality checks on ongoing orders.

The position requires basic math, ability to read production reports, and routine use of handheld scanners and pallet equipment. Candidates should be able to rotate among lines and follow safety procedures.