3rd Shift Bulk Cheese Handler 1205

Great Lakes Cheese•Manchester, TN

About The Position

The Bulk Cheese Handler prepares cheese 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, measuring, weighing, loading, and packing cheese; maintaining sanitation and production records; and communicating order, quality, and safety information to line personnel. Employees may rotate among all lines and positions in Bulk and may be assigned other responsibilities by the manager. The work takes place in a fast-paced production environment with an average temperature of 50–60°F. It involves repetitive work and handling product weighing up to 100 pounds. Required protective equipment may include hair nets, ear plugs or muffs, hardhats, and/or 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 understand 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 materials 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, and extend the neck; frequently grip, reach, lift, and pull with either hand.
Ability to handle product weighing up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain sanitation of the work area, equipment, and personal work practices.
Remove cheese from its original boxes or wrapping.
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 conduct 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 among all lines and positions in Bulk.
Follow stated safety policies and procedures for all assignments and tasks.
Produce products in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices, policies, and procedures in the Safe Quality Food Program.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.