3rd Shift Case Packer

Great Lakes Cheese•Wausau, WI

About The Position

The Case Packer operates finished-product packaging equipment to prepare products and packaging according to customer specifications and in compliance with company GMP and safety policies. The role works in a fast-paced production environment and includes operating and maintaining packaging equipment, checking product quality, and communicating order specifications and safety or quality issues to line personnel. Employees are also expected to follow safety procedures and the Safe Quality Food Program, and to perform other responsibilities assigned by the manager.

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 is packaged according to the 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 a manner that meets or exceeds customer and consumer expectations by following Good Manufacturing Practices, policies, procedures, and the Safe Quality Food Program.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.