Night Shift Cheese Production Operator

Great Lakes Cheese Co.; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese Co. in Wisconsin is seeking a full-time production line operator to support daily cheese production.

You will maintain area sanitation, set up film, labels, and machinery, and ensure smooth conveyor operation in a cool production environment. You will inspect equipment, load cheese, perform basic maintenance per schedule, monitor weight specifications under SPC, and communicate production issues to line personnel.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
• Ability to read, prepare, and comprehend production reports and worksheets.
• Ability to communicate with line personnel regarding information contained therein, and regarding quality & safety issues.
• High School diploma or GED; SAP/MES experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain area, equipment and personal sanitation.
• Ensure proper setup of film, zipper, labels, cheese and operation of machinery.
• Frequently inspect conveyor belt to ensure smooth flow of cheese.
• Inspect Machine E stops to ensure functionality before production starts.
• Load cheese and grease/clean machine per schedule.
• Ensure cheese quality and adherence to weight specs per SPC.
• Disassemble/assemble equipment and sanitation of machinery.
• Communicate production issues, changes and safety matters to line personnel.
• Operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently; follow safety policies.

Skills

Manufacturing basics

Decision making

Reading reports

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Mechanical ability

Math / measurement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

MES

Job description

Great Lakes Cheese Co. in Wisconsin is seeking a full-time production line operator to support daily cheese production.

You will maintain area sanitation, set up film, labels, and machinery, and ensure smooth conveyor operation in a cool production environment. You will inspect equipment, load cheese, perform basic maintenance per schedule, monitor weight specifications under SPC, and communicate production issues to line personnel.