Production Line Technician - 1st Shift - A&M Cheese

Sofo Foods; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A & M Cheese in Toledo, OH is seeking a Production Line Technician to join the 1st shift. You will open cheese cases, palletize, and support line operations in a fast-paced dairy facility.

You will set up equipment, handle product movement with pallet trucks, perform cutting, weighing, labeling, and packaging while maintaining GMP and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and communicate in English.
• Able to perform basic arithmetic.
• Capable of lifting 40 lb unassisted.
• Able to lift 100+ lb with assistance.
• Must be able to pass background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Open cheese cases and palletize finished products.
• Assist in setting up equipment and preparing the area for operation.
• Move cases and raw materials to and from the Production area using a hand jack or pallet truck.
• Cut cheese into pieces with a hand knife and/or wire cutters.
• Perform quality inspections of finished product.
• Box finished product and label items.
• Stack cases on pallets and stretch wrap loads.
• Operate industrial trucks in a safe and correct manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Basic math

Reading directions

Industrial trucks operation

Physical strength

Education

GED

Job description

A & M Cheese is a processor and distributor of fine cheeses in the US, and is currently looking for you to fill the role of Production Line Technician at our Toledo, OH, location and become part of our 1st shift team.

The Production Line Technician will be responsible for opening cheese cases and palletizing, and performing associated line tasks.

• Assists in setting up equipment and preparing the area for operation.
• Opens cases and totes of cheese.
• Cuts and removes wrap from the cheese.
• Moves cases of product and raw material to and from the Production area using a hand jack or pallet truck.
• Cuts cheese into pieces with a hand knife and/or wire cutters.
• Performs quality inspections of finished product.
• Boxes finished product.
• Bag, weigh jars or tubs, and label product.
• Stack cases on pallets and stretch wrap pallet loads by hand or with a stretch wrap machine.
• Bale corrugated cardboard with a baler.
• Remove debris from the Production area.
• Hold product and material losses to a minimum.
• Meets all safety and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Operates industrial trucks in a safe and correct manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Ability to read and communicate with others in English.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Must be able to read and understand directions and duties necessitated by changing business conditions when requested.
• Ability to lift between 40 lbs unassisted.
• Work in cool, damp environments.
• Climb ladders.
• With assistance from other employees, lift 100+ lb.
• Operates industrial trucks.
• Work more than 8 hours per day as business necessitates.
• Must Be Able to Pass Background Check and Drug Screen

Work Schedule - 1st Shift

• Monday- Thursday: 7:00 am to 4:30 pm (depending on business necessity)