Lead 3rd Shift Machine Operator – Dairy Production

Great Lakes Cheese in; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a Machine Operator to run equipment and meet customer specifications while following GMP and safety policies. You will lead the line to maintain efficient production and ensure product quality and weight specifications per SPC.

The role requires basic understanding of manufacturing processes, ability to read production reports, and strong teamwork skills. Prior experience with SAP/MES is a plus, and the candidate must be able to stand for long periods in a cool

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
• 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 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.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a Machine Operator to run equipment and meet customer specifications while following GMP and safety policies. You will lead the line to maintain efficient production and ensure product quality and weight specifications per SPC.

The role requires basic understanding of manufacturing processes, ability to read production reports, and strong teamwork skills. Prior experience with SAP/MES is a plus, and the candidate must be able to stand for long periods in a cool