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Great Lakes Cheese

1st Shift Bulk Cheese Handler 1511

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $17.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Workplace safety programs

Job Description

Great Lakes Cheese is a well-established cheese manufacturing company dedicated to producing high-quality dairy products while upholding strict safety and manufacturing standards. As a prominent player in the food processing sector, Great Lakes Cheese emphasizes adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Safe Quality Food Programs, and company policies to ensure superior product quality and safety compliance. Known for its commitment to both employee welfare and customer satisfaction, the company operates a facility where teamwork, precision, and adherence to production protocols are critical for operational success.

The role of Bulk Cheese Handler at Great Lakes Cheese involves preparing and cutting ch... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 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 quality and safety issues

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment
  • ability to read, prepare, and comprehend production reports and worksheets
  • ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide
  • ability to communicate with line personnel regarding quality and safety issues
  • ability to promote teamwork
  • basic computer skills
  • SAP experience preferred

Job Duties

  • 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
  • perform safety and quality tasks according to company policies
  • other responsibilities as assigned by the manager

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location