3rd Shift Case Packer 1

Great Lakes Cheese•Manchester, TN

About The Position

The Case Packer operates finished-product packaging equipment to prepare products and packaging according to customer specifications and company policies for Good Manufacturing Practices and safety. The position involves preparing, packing, inspecting, and palletizing product; operating and maintaining packaging equipment; and communicating order specifications, quality concerns, and safety issues to line personnel. The role works in a fast-paced production environment with an average temperature of 50–60°F and involves repetitive physical work.

Requirements

Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices.
Ability to read and prepare production reports and comprehend production worksheets.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain sanitation of the work area, equipment, and personal hygiene.
Prepare, weigh, carry, load, and space product.
Open and rework product.
Operate the case packer and case erector.
Troubleshoot, clean, and maintain the case packer.
Perform product changeovers using the matrix.
Review order specifications and assemble boxes.
Review order specifications and pack boxes.
Conduct quality checks to ensure product packaging matches customer specifications on the production sheet, including price, label, and packaging.
Communicate order specifications and quality issues directly to line personnel.
Palletize product.
Disassemble and assemble equipment.
Sanitize lines when needed.
Enter data on production reports.
Communicate safety issues to line personnel.
Use downtime productively.
Follow stated safety policies and procedures.
Produce and promote products and services in accordance with customer and consumer quality and value expectations, Good Manufacturing Practices, policies, and Safe Quality Food Program procedures.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.