3rd Shift Bulk Cheese Handler 1205

Great Lakes Cheese•Manchester, TN

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 supports production by preparing, inspecting, handling, and loading cheese, maintaining accurate production records, and communicating order specifications and quality or safety issues to line personnel. The position may rotate across all lines in all Bulk positions, and employees 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 in production reports and worksheets, as well as 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.
Manually 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.
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.
Direct and 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.
Produce products in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices and the policies and procedures in the Safe Quality Food Program.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.