Material Handler Part-Time

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a 3rd shift role in a clean manufacturing environment. This position involves various tasks such as opening product, operating cutting equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively in a team. The role requires physical stamina, including lifting and moving pallets, and offers a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a team-focused company, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write English and perform basic math.
• Experience in manufacturing or packaging is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Opening product and feeding cheese onto cutting equipment.
• Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and safety regulations.
• Performing sanitation of the work area and equipment.

Skills

English reading and writing

Basic math calculations

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Education beyond High School

Tools

Forklift

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.

3rd Shift: Friday/Saturday only or Thursday/Friday/Saturday only, 10:45 pm to 6:45 am on Thursday/Friday night and Saturday hours are generally 6:45 pm to 12:45 pm or until Sanitation is complete. 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.

Additional Information

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 and is voluntary for part-time employees. 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.