First Shift Lead Cheese Machine Operator

Great Lakes Cheese in; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a 1st Shift Machine Operator I for Abilene, TX. The role focuses on operating production machinery, maintaining sanitation, and ensuring products meet weight specifications per SPC guidelines.

Preferred background includes SAP/MES experience, HS diploma or GED, and strong mechanical ability. The position requires teamwork, safety adherence, and basic computer skills in a fast-paced dairy facility.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
• Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices.
• Ability to read, prepare, and comprehend production reports and worksheets.
• Ability to communicate with line personnel regarding information contained therein, and regarding quality & safety issues.
• Ability to motivate and build teamwork.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Above average mechanical ability required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to take metric measurements and measurements of temperature.

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 per preventative maintenance schedule.
• Ensure cheese quality and weight per SPC specifications.
• 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; adhere to safety policies.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

MES

Basic computer skills

Job description

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a 1st Shift Machine Operator I for Abilene, TX. The role focuses on operating production machinery, maintaining sanitation, and ensuring products meet weight specifications per SPC guidelines.

Preferred background includes SAP/MES experience, HS diploma or GED, and strong mechanical ability. The position requires teamwork, safety adherence, and basic computer skills in a fast-paced dairy facility.