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3rd Shift Bulk Cheese Handler Job Details | Great Lakes Cheese

Great Lakes Cheese

Manchester, TNFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Manchester, TN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Great Lakes Cheese is hiring a 3rd Shift Bulk Cheese Handler Job Details | Great Lakes Cheese. The Bulk Cheese Handler prepares and cuts cheese to meet customer specifications, ensuring compliance with GMPs and safety policies while maintaining sanitation, accurate records, and efficient production flow.

Key focus areas include Maintain area, equipment, and personal sanitation, De-box and unwrap cheese from original packaging, and Weigh cheese when applicable.

Important skills include SAP and Basic Computer Skills.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

SAPBasic Computer Skills

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDBasic Understanding of Manufacturing ProcessesAbility to Make Minor DecisionsAbility to Read Production ReportsAbility to Perform Basic MathAbility to Communicate Quality and Safety Issues

Full job description

Job Overview

The Bulk Cheese Handler prepares product and cutting to meet customer specifications in compliance with company policy related to GMP’s and Safety.

Job Responsibilities

  • Maintain area, equipment, and personal sanitation.

  • De-box/unwrap cheese from original packaging.

  • Weigh cheese when applicable.

  • Manual Measurement and countdown of cheese needed 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.

  • Productive use of down time.

  • 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 are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.

  • All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program. Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

  • Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.

  • Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices.

  • Ability to read, prepare, and comprehend production reports and worksheets.

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

  • Ability to communicate with line personnel regarding information contained therein, and regarding quality and safety issues.

Preferred Education and Experience

  • High School diploma or GED.

  • Ability to promote teamwork.

  • SAP experience.

  • Basic computer skills.

Working Conditions

  • Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.

  • Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.

  • Product weight: up to 100 lbs

  • Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.

  • Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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