D Shift Bulk Cheese Handler

Great Lakes Cheese•Hiram Township, OH

About The Position

The Bulk Cheese Handler prepares product and cuts it to meet customer specifications while complying with company policies related to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety. The role involves handling and inspecting cheese, operating production and lifting equipment, maintaining production records, and supporting line operations and quality checks. Employees may rotate among all lines and positions in Bulk and may be assigned other responsibilities by the manager. The position is performed in a fast-paced production environment with an average temperature of 50–60°F. Work involves repetitive activity and handling product weighing up to 100 pounds. Hair nets, ear plugs or muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.

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 about information in production reports and worksheets and about quality and safety issues.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain area, equipment, and personal sanitation.
De-box or unwrap cheese from its original packaging.
Weigh cheese when applicable.
Measure and count cheese manually according to customer and order specifications.
Inspect and clean cheese.
Maintain accurate production records and enter data on production reports.
Keep the line stocked with product to prevent downtime.
Operate cutters and lifting equipment.
Load cheese into machines or onto equipment for further processing.
Pack and seal trim.
Use downtime productively.
Review order specifications and perform quality checks against customer orders.
Communicate order specifications and quality issues to line personnel.
Communicate safety issues to line personnel.
Perform handheld functions using a handheld scanner.
Operate a pallet truck.
Rotate to all lines in all Bulk positions.
Perform assignments and job tasks according to stated safety policies and procedures.
Produce products in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices and the policies and procedures in the Safe Quality Food Program to meet customer and consumer quality and value expectations.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.