Lead Cheese Production Operator

Great Lakes Cheese; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese in Abilene, TX is seeking a Machine Operator to operate machinery meeting customer specs while following GMP and safety policies. The role includes leading the line to keep production efficient and within SPC weight specifications.

The operator will load cheese, set up equipment, inspect conveyors and E-stops, perform basic maintenance, and communicate production issues to the team. A High School diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

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

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 task according to 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 in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Basic manufacturing knowledge

Read production reports

Mechanical ability

Mathematical skills

Measurement & temperature reading

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

MES

Job description

Great Lakes Cheese in Abilene, TX is seeking a Machine Operator to operate machinery meeting customer specs while following GMP and safety policies. The role includes leading the line to keep production efficient and within SPC weight specifications.

The operator will load cheese, set up equipment, inspect conveyors and E-stops, perform basic maintenance, and communicate production issues to the team. A High School diploma or GED is preferred.