Lead 3rd Shift Cheese Machine Operator

Great Lakes Cheese in; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a Machine Operator to run production machinery in a GMP and safety-compliant environment. You will lead the line, ensure proper setup, and monitor quality and weights according to SPC specs.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, equipment maintenance, and communicating production issues. Strong mechanical aptitude and teamwork are essential for success on this fast-paced line.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes.
• 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.
• Above average mechanical ability required.
• 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 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 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

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Read production reports

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

MES

Basic computer skills

Job description

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a Machine Operator to run production machinery in a GMP and safety-compliant environment. You will lead the line, ensure proper setup, and monitor quality and weights according to SPC specs.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, equipment maintenance, and communicating production issues. Strong mechanical aptitude and teamwork are essential for success on this fast-paced line.