Lead Machine Operator - Cheese Packaging & Quality

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator to operate and monitor production line equipment, ensuring products meet customer specifications and GMP safety standards.

The role requires attention to sanitation, quality and adherence to SOPs in a fast-paced dairy environment. Responsibilities include setting up film, labels, and cheese handling equipment; inspecting conveyors and E stops; loading cheese; performing routine maintenance; communicating production issues and safety

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.

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.
• 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 GMPs and Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Reading production reports

Multi-tasking

Basic math

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

MES

Basic computer skills

Job description

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator to operate and monitor production line equipment, ensuring products meet customer specifications and GMP safety standards.

The role requires attention to sanitation, quality and adherence to SOPs in a fast-paced dairy environment. Responsibilities include setting up film, labels, and cheese handling equipment; inspecting conveyors and E stops; loading cheese; performing routine maintenance; communicating production issues and safety