Line Worker

Marathon Cheese Corporation; Town of Marathon (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Line Workers for their production facility. This role involves feeding cheese onto a state-of-the-art production line, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and performing essential packaging tasks. Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, with a focus on teamwork and professionalism. The position offers a dynamic work environment with varying shifts and the potential for overtime. Join this innovative company and contribute to delivering high-quality products while working alongside a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write English and perform basic math calculations.
• Prior manufacturing and/or packaging experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Feed cheese onto production line for wrapping and packaging.
• Set-up and operate scales to weigh product for packaging.
• Perform sanitation of the work area and equipment as needed.

Skills

English reading and writing

Basic math calculations

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Education beyond High School

Tools

Box erecting equipment

Case sealing equipment

Labeling equipment

Scales

Job description

Career Opportunities with Marathon Cheese Corporation.

A great place to work.

We have a need for Line Worker personnel in our Marathon City, WI production facility!

Core Hours

1st Shift: Monday thru Friday, 6:45 am to 2:45 pm. *Saturday hours are generally 6:45 am to 12:45 pm. Availability of Saturday hours are dependent on production and staffing needs.

2nd Shift: Monday thru Friday, 2:45 pm to 10:45 pm. *Saturday hours are generally 12:45 pm to 6:45 pm. Availability of Saturday hours are dependent on production and staffing needs.

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.

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 for 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.