Cheese Production Technician — 3rd Shift

Great Lakes Cheese; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a Machine Operator to run machinery and meet customer specs in line with GMPs and safety. The role includes leading the line to ensure efficient production and adherence to quality standards.

The incumbent will handle setup, sanitation, and routine maintenance while upholding SPC-based weight specifications and safety policies. This position reports to the production supervisor and emphasizes teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Ability to read, prepare, and comprehend production reports and worksheets.
• Ability to communicate with line personnel regarding quality & safety issues.
• Ability to motivate and build teamwork.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Maintain area, equipment and personal sanitation.
• Ensure proper set up of film, zipper, labels, cheese and operation of machinery.
• Frequently inspect conveyor belt to ensure smooth flow of cheese.
• Inspect Machine E stops to ensure functionality before production starts.
• Load cheese.
• Grease/clean machine and perform basic maintenance tasks based on preventative maintenance schedule.
• Ensure cheese quality.
• Ensure that products produced are within the weight specification/regulation per our SPC programming system.
• Disassembly and assembly of equipment.
• Sanitation of machinery.
• Productive use of down time.
• Communicate to line personnel on daily production issues, changes, and safety issues.
• Operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies & 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.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

MES

Basic computer skills

Job description

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a Machine Operator to run machinery and meet customer specs in line with GMPs and safety. The role includes leading the line to ensure efficient production and adherence to quality standards.

The incumbent will handle setup, sanitation, and routine maintenance while upholding SPC-based weight specifications and safety policies. This position reports to the production supervisor and emphasizes teamwork and reliability.