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Great Lakes Cheese

3rd Shift Bulk Cheese Handler

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $16.75
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Paid holidays
Flexible Schedule
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Great Lakes Cheese is a leading food manufacturing company specializing in the production and distribution of high-quality cheese products. Known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and food safety, Great Lakes Cheese has established itself as a trusted provider within the dairy industry. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology and stringent manufacturing processes, the company delivers products that meet the highest standards of taste and freshness to customers across various markets. The company’s focus on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), employee safety, and sustainable operations underscores its dedication to both its workforce and consumers alike.

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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 information contained therein, and regarding quality and safety issues

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 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
  • Ability to promote teamwork
  • SAP experience
  • Basic computer skills

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 any assignment or job task according to safety policies and procedures
  • Produce products adhering to GMP, Safe Quality Food Program

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location