Lead Cheese Machine Operator

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator to operate packaging machinery in a GMP-compliant facility. The role emphasizes maintaining line efficiency, sanitation, and adherence to safety policies.

The ideal candidate will have basic understanding of manufacturing processes, good mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read production reports. This on-site position requires capable multitasking in a fast-paced environment and effective communication with line personnel.

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.
• Above average mechanical ability required.
• 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 safety policies & procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds quality and value expectations by adhering to GMPs and Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Manufacturing basics

Read production reports

Teamwork

Mechanical ability

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

MES

Job description

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator to operate packaging machinery in a GMP-compliant facility. The role emphasizes maintaining line efficiency, sanitation, and adherence to safety policies.

The ideal candidate will have basic understanding of manufacturing processes, good mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read production reports. This on-site position requires capable multitasking in a fast-paced environment and effective communication with line personnel.