2nd Shift Bulk Cheese Handler

Great Lakes Cheese•Fillmore, UT

16h

About The Position

The Bulk Cheese Handler prepares cheese products for cutting according to customer specifications while complying with company policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and safety procedures. The role supports production quality by inspecting product, checking orders, maintaining records, keeping production lines supplied, and communicating specifications and quality or safety issues to line personnel. Employees may rotate among all lines and positions in Bulk and may be assigned other duties by the manager. The work takes place in a fast-paced production environment with an average temperature of 50–60 degrees Fahrenheit. It involves repetitive work, frequent material handling, and standing and walking. Required protective equipment may include hair nets, ear plugs or muffs, hardhats, and safety glasses.

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 materials.
Ability to constantly stand and walk and to bend, flex, or extend the neck; frequently grip, reach, lift, and pull with either hand.
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 or unwrap cheese from its original packaging; weigh cheese when applicable; and manually measure and count cheese 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 and make productive use of downtime.
Operate cutters and lifting equipment; load cheese into machines or onto equipment for further processing.
Pack and seal trim.
Review order specifications and conduct quality checks against customer orders.
Communicate order specifications, quality issues, and 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 and produce goods in accordance with GMPs and the Safe Quality Food Program.
Perform other responsibilities or assignments as directed by the manager.