3rd Shift Bulk Cheese Handler

Great Lakes Cheese•Wausau, WI

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 role involves handling and inspecting cheese, preparing it for processing, operating equipment, maintaining production records, and communicating order specifications and quality or safety issues to line personnel. Employees may rotate among 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 production information, quality issues, and safety issues.
Ability to frequently handle material from floor to waist and waist to shoulder, and to push, pull, and carry material.
Ability to constantly stand and walk, and bend, flex, and extend the neck.
Ability to frequently grip, reach, lift, and pull with both hands.
Ability to handle product weighing up to 100 pounds.
Ability to perform repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment.

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 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 and use downtime productively.
Operate cutters, lifting equipment, a pallet truck, and a handheld scanner.
Load cheese into machines or onto equipment for further processing.
Pack and seal trim.
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.
Rotate to all lines in all Bulk positions.
Perform assignments in accordance with stated safety policies and procedures.
Produce products in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices, policies, procedures, and the Safe Quality Food Program.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.