Material Handler

Marathon Cheese Corporation; Medford (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cheese manufacturing is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a clean and organized manufacturing environment, where you will be responsible for various tasks, including operating cutting equipment, packing cheese products, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting. If you are looking for a rewarding position with potential for growth in a supportive environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write English and perform basic math calculations.
• Forklift experience and prior manufacturing experience are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Open product, feed cheese onto cutting equipment, and adjust equipment.
• Pack cheese into boxes, stack boxes, and inspect for seals and codes.

Skills

English literacy

Basic math skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Forklift experience

Manufacturing/packaging experience

Tools

Box erecting equipment

Case sealing equipment

Labeling equipment

Job description

Career Opportunities with Marathon Cheese Corporation.

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

1st Shift: Monday - Friday 6:00 am to 2:00 pm. *Saturday hours are generally 6:00 am to 12:00 pm. Availability of Saturday hours are dependent on production and staffing needs.

2nd Shift: Monday thru Friday, 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm. *Saturday hours are generally 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Availability of Saturday hours are dependent on production and staffing needs.

3rd Shift: Monday thru Friday, 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. *Saturday hours are generally 6:00 pm to 12:00 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

• Opening product, feeding cheese onto cutting equipment and changing and adjusting cutting equipment.
• Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, SQF and established safety rules and regulations.
• Moving pallets, basic cleanup/sweeping and assisting other positions as needed.
• 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. Forklift experience is desirable. Prior manufacturing and/or packaging experience would also be a plus.

Working Conditions

Work inside a clean manufacturing environment. Required to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, and lift 50 pounds frequently and 75 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 and staffing 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.