1st Shift Seasonal Production Worker

Great Lakes Cheese•La Crosse, WI

About The Position

The General Laborer is responsible for wrapping, boxing, and palletizing 40 lb and 640 lb blocks of cheese. The role also involves washing, sanitizing, and assembling 640 hoops, and cleaning equipment not handled by CIP. The worker supports production by maintaining accurate packaging, labels, weights, and records; monitoring equipment and product; and following safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practices.

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.
Ability to communicate with line personnel about information in production documents and about quality and safety issues.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Wrap, box, and weigh 40 lb and 640 lb blocks of cheese in cardboard or plastic containers.
Palletize blocks.
Ensure product labels and weights are accurate.
Maintain accurate production records.
Ensure package integrity.
Gather supplies as required.
Attach bags to the block former.
Observe equipment and cheese as they move through production lines.
Report problems to the supervisor.
Clean and sanitize equipment as required, including equipment not cleaned by CIP.
Wash, sanitize, and assemble 640 hoops.
Follow stated safety policies and procedures.
Produce products in accordance with customer and consumer quality and value expectations and the Good Manufacturing Practices, policies, and procedures in the Safe Quality Food Program.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.