Senior Cheese Production Operator - GMP & Quality

Great Lakes Cheese; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese in Abilene, TX seeks a Senior Machine Operator to run packaging equipment and ensure adherence to GMP and safety policies. You will monitor line performance, quality checks, and coordinate with maintenance for repairs.

The role requires hands-on experience with production packaging equipment, strong problem-solving, and the ability to train new operators across shifts.

Qualifications

• 3 years of machine operator experience or more.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
• Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices.
• Ability to operate multiple pieces of packaging 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.
• Ability to set up and adjust packaging equipment using automatic computer controls.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Ability to operate all production packaging equipment.
• Ability to add, subtract multiply and divide.
• Ability to work different shifts as requested.
• Travels to other plants for special projects and training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain area, equipment, and personal sanitation.
• Set up film, labels, cheese; operate machinery.
• Inspect conveyor belt for smooth cheese flow.
• Grease and clean machines per preventive maintenance.
• Ensure cheese quality.
• Monitor line speed and cheese feed.
• Verify cheese size and specs are within tolerances.
• Take metric measurements and temperature readings.
• Make weight adjustments.
• Review orders and perform quality checks on packaging.
• Use downtime productively.
• Communicate production issues to line personnel.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Display broad knowledge of customers and equipment.
• Assist maintenance and supervision with repairs/testing.
• Train and motivate new operators.
• Adhere to safety policies and Safe Quality Food program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Great Lakes Cheese in Abilene, TX seeks a Senior Machine Operator to run packaging equipment and ensure adherence to GMP and safety policies. You will monitor line performance, quality checks, and coordinate with maintenance for repairs.

The role requires hands-on experience with production packaging equipment, strong problem-solving, and the ability to train new operators across shifts.