Second-Shift Bulk Cheese Specialist

Great Lakes Cheese Co.; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese Co. is seeking a Bulk Cheese Handler to join our production team. You will maintain sanitation, monitor packaging and ensure accurate production records while rotating across bulk lines.

The role requires operating cutters, lifting equipment, and handheld scanners, and collaborating with line personnel to meet customer specs and quality expectations. Responsibilities include weighing, de-boxing, loading cheese into processing equipment, and adhering to GMP policies.

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 and safety issues.
• High School diploma or GED preferred, SAP experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain area, equipment, and personal sanitation.
• De-box/unwrap cheese from original packaging.
• Weigh cheese when applicable.
• Manual measurement for customer and order specs.
• Inspect/clean cheese.
• Maintain accurate production records.
• Keep line stocked with product to assure no down time.
• Operate cutters and lifting equipment.
• Load cheese into machines / onto equipment for further processing.
• Pack and seal trim.
• Review order specifications to perform quality checks against customer orders.
• Direct/communicate to line personnel on order specifications and quality issues.
• Enter data on production reports.
• Communicate to line personnel on safety issues.
• Perform handheld functions using a handheld scanner.
• Operate a pallet truck.
• Ability to rotate to all lines in all Bulk positions.
• All GLC employees to follow safety policies and contribute to Safe Quality Food program.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Basic manufacturing understanding

Reading production reports

Communication with line personnel

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Basic computer skills

Job description

Great Lakes Cheese Co. is seeking a Bulk Cheese Handler to join our production team. You will maintain sanitation, monitor packaging and ensure accurate production records while rotating across bulk lines.

The role requires operating cutters, lifting equipment, and handheld scanners, and collaborating with line personnel to meet customer specs and quality expectations. Responsibilities include weighing, de-boxing, loading cheese into processing equipment, and adhering to GMP policies.