Lead-Line Cheese Production Operator – 3rd Shift

Great Lakes Cheese in; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese in Manchester, TN seeks a 3rd shift Machine Operator to operate production equipment and ensure GMP and safety compliance. You will support line efficiency and meet customer specifications while adhering to policy.

Responsibilities include setup, inspection, sanitation, basic maintenance, quality control, SPC-based weight checks, and teamwork across shifts. Previous manufacturing exposure is preferred.

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 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.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Reading production reports

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Metric measurements

Quality & safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

MES

Basic computer skills

Job description

Great Lakes Cheese in Manchester, TN seeks a 3rd shift Machine Operator to operate production equipment and ensure GMP and safety compliance. You will support line efficiency and meet customer specifications while adhering to policy.

Responsibilities include setup, inspection, sanitation, basic maintenance, quality control, SPC-based weight checks, and teamwork across shifts. Previous manufacturing exposure is preferred.