3rd Shift Case Packer 1

Great Lakes Cheese•Manchester, TN

About The Position

The Case Packer runs finished-product packaging equipment to prepare products and packaging according to customer specifications and in compliance with company policies related to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety. The position involves operating and maintaining packaging equipment, performing product changeovers, checking product quality, communicating specifications and issues to line personnel, and completing production reports. Work takes place in a fast-paced production environment with an average temperature of 50–60°F.

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 area, equipment, and personal sanitation.
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.
Perform quality checks to ensure product 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 when performing assignments or job tasks.
Produce and promote products and services to meet customer and consumer quality and value expectations by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, policies, procedures, and the Safe Quality Food Program.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.