Cheese Packaging Operator — Shift Roles & Training

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Spherion VT is recruiting for a Manufacturing Operator (Floor Operator) to join a production team packaging cheese into large formats, from 40lb boxes to 680lb blocks. You will work under the Production Supervisor to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency on the line.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, performing visual and metal detection checks, maintaining records, and adhering to GMP and SQF standards. This role requires a flexible schedule and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, though the company is willing to train the right candidate.
• Ability to apply common sense to set up equipment, adjust settings, and perform basic mechanical assessments.
• Must have a flexible schedule with the willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holiday rotations as required.
• Strong interpersonal skills to thrive in a team environment and the ability to manage detail-oriented tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operates specialized equipment (cheese towers, collators, vacuum chambers, etc.) to package cheese while maintaining the expected product flow and rate.
• Conducts visual inspections and ensures metal detection standards are met to keep products free from foreign objects and within quality specifications.
• Adheres to PPE requirements and follows SOPs for production and sanitation tasks.
• Maintains accurate production records, including charts, sanitation logs, and weight tags, and reviews daily schedules for correct product coding.
• Performs all tasks according to GMP and SQF requirements, reporting any food safety issues immediately.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Equipment setup

Flexibility

Team player

Education

High School

Job description

Spherion VT is recruiting for a Manufacturing Operator (Floor Operator) to join a production team packaging cheese into large formats, from 40lb boxes to 680lb blocks. You will work under the Production Supervisor to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency on the line.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, performing visual and metal detection checks, maintaining records, and adhering to GMP and SQF standards. This role requires a flexible schedule and team collaboration.