2nd Shift Machine Operator

Great Lakes Cheese•Wausau, WI

11d

About The Position

The Machine Operator operates machinery to meet customer specifications while complying with company policies related to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety. The role acts in a lead capacity to help ensure the production line runs efficiently.

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 communicate with line personnel about information in production reports and worksheets and about quality and safety issues.
Ability to motivate and build teamwork.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot, and solve problems.
Above-average mechanical ability.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Ability to take metric and temperature measurements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Good troubleshooting skills.
SAP experience.
MES experience.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain area, equipment, and personal sanitation.
Ensure proper setup of film, zipper, labels, and cheese, and operate machinery.
Frequently inspect the conveyor belt to ensure smooth flow of cheese.
Inspect machine emergency stops to ensure they function before production begins.
Load cheese.
Grease and clean machines and perform basic maintenance according to the preventative maintenance schedule.
Ensure cheese quality.
Ensure products meet weight specifications and regulations through the Statistical Process Control (SPC) programming system.
Disassemble and assemble equipment.
Sanitize machinery.
Use downtime productively.
Communicate daily production issues, changes, and safety issues to line personnel.
Operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently.
Perform assignments and job tasks according to stated safety policies and procedures.
Produce products in a manner that meets or exceeds customer and consumer expectations by following Good Manufacturing Practices and the policies and procedures in the Safe Quality Food Program.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.