3rd Shift Bulk Cheese Handler Shreds

Great Lakes Cheese•Hiram Township, OH

15h

About The Position

The Bulk Cheese Handler prepares product and cutting to meet customer specifications while complying with company policies related to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety. The position involves preparing, inspecting, measuring, weighing, and loading cheese for further processing; maintaining production records and sanitation; and communicating order specifications, quality concerns, and safety issues to line personnel. Employees may rotate across all lines and positions in Bulk and may be assigned other responsibilities by the manager.

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 contained 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 and unwrap cheese from its original packaging.
Weigh cheese when applicable.
Measure and count down the cheese needed to meet 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.
Follow stated safety policies and procedures when performing assignments or job tasks.
Produce products in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices and the policies and procedures in the Safe Quality Food Program, meeting customer and consumer quality and value expectations.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.