Line Worker - 1st & 3rd Shift

Marathon Cheese Corporation; Town of Marathon (WI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Cheese Corporation in Marathon City, WI seeks 2nd & 3rd Shift Line Workers to operate a modern production line. You will feed cheese for wrapping, weigh and package products, and ensure QC seals and labeling. Strong teamwork and basic math are required.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, reading/writing English, and good communication. Occasional Saturday hours and shift differentials apply; a clean manufacturing environment is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write English and perform basic math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Feed cheese onto state of the art production line for wrapping and packaging.
• Follow GMP, SQF, and safety rules and regulations.
• Set-up and weigh product for packaging using scales.
• Pack cheese into boxes, stack on pallets, and inspect seals and codes.
• Operate box erecting, case sealing, and labeling equipment.
• Perform sanitation of the work area and equipment as needed.

Skills

Reading & writing English

Teamwork

Good communication

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We have a need for 2nd & 3rd Shift Line Worker personnel in our Marathon City, WI production facility!

Core Hours

2nd Shift: Monday thru Friday, 2:45 pm to 10:45 pm. *Saturday hours are generally 12:45 pm to 6:45 pm. Shift Differential of $1.00/hr. above the base rate
3rd Shift: Monday thru Friday, 10:45 pm to 6:45 am. *Saturday hours are generally 6:45 pm to 12:45 am or until Sanitation is complete. Please note we have a Monday night start for 3rd Shift. Availability of Saturday hours are dependent on production and staffing needs. Shift Differential of $1.50/hr. above the base rate

Duties for Line Workers

• Feed cheese onto state of the art production line for wrapping and packaging.
• Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, SQF and established safety rules and regulations.
• Set-up scales, operate scales to weigh product for packaging.
• Ability to pack cheese product into boxes, stack boxes on pallets and inspect packages and boxes or good seals and code dates.
• Understand and utilize box erecting, case sealing, and labeling equipment.
• Perform sanitation of the work area and equipment as needed.

Knowledge/Skills Required

• Must be able to read and write English and perform basic math calculations.
• Must be able to give and accept constructive criticism and work as a team player.
• Responsible for maintaining a professional image with customers, peers, supervisors and the public.
• Good organizational and communication skills.

Education & Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Education beyond High School would be a plus. Prior manufacturing and/or packaging experience would also be a plus.

Working Conditions for Line Workers

Work inside a clean manufacturing environment. Required to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, and lift 25 pounds frequently and 45 pounds occasionally.

This job posting is meant to give an overview of the available position. This does not cover every detail of expectations of the position. Duties and responsibilities may be added or modified at any time. Normal operations are Monday thru Friday, with a Monday night start for our third shift. Saturday work may be required depending on production needs. Saturdays are usually six hour shifts. All work performed in excess of 8 hours in any work day or 40 hours straight time in any work week shall be compensated at the rate of time and one half your straight time rate.