Material Handler – Cheese Packaging on 2nd/3rd Shifts

Marathon Cheese Corporation; Booneville (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Cheese Corporation is seeking Material Handlers. Starting pay is $19+ per hour, with $1.00 per hour shift differential on 2nd Shift and $1.50 per hour on 3rd Shift.

Duties include opening product, feeding cheese onto the production line for wrapping and packaging, and operating packaging equipment. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally, with forklift experience desirable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; higher education would be a plus.
• Prior manufacturing/packaging experience is a plus.
• Forklift experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Open product, feed cheese onto the production line for wrapping and packaging, and adjust cutting equipment.
• Adhere to GMP, SQF and safety rules and regulations.
• Move pallets, perform basic cleanup/sweeping, and assist other positions as needed.
• Pack cheese into boxes, stack boxes on pallets, and inspect packages for seals and dates.
• Operate box erecting, case sealing, and labeling equipment.
• Sanitize the work area and equipment as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Professional image

Education

HS Diploma

Higher ed a plus

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Marathon Cheese Corporation is seeking Material Handlers. Starting pay is $19+ per hour, with $1.00 per hour shift differential on 2nd Shift and $1.50 per hour on 3rd Shift.

Duties include opening product, feeding cheese onto the production line for wrapping and packaging, and operating packaging equipment. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally, with forklift experience desirable.