2nd Shift Machine Operator

Great Lakes Cheese•Wausau, WI

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 also acts in a lead capacity to help ensure the production line runs efficiently. Responsibilities include preparing and operating equipment, maintaining sanitation and product quality, performing basic maintenance, and communicating production and safety information to line personnel. This role involves repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with an average temperature of 50–60°F. It requires frequent standing and walking, bending, gripping, reaching, lifting, pulling, handling material at various heights, and pushing, pulling, or carrying products weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices.
Ability to read, prepare, and comprehend production reports and worksheets.
Ability to communicate with line personnel about information in production documents and about quality and safety issues.
Ability to motivate others 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 starts.
Load cheese.
Grease and clean the machine and perform basic maintenance tasks according to the preventative maintenance schedule.
Ensure cheese quality.
Ensure products meet weight specifications and regulations using 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 quality and value expectations by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, policies, and procedures in the Safe Quality Food Program.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.