The Machine Operator operates machinery to meet customer specifications in compliance with company policy related to GMPs and Safety. Acts in lead capacity to ensure line is running efficiently.
• Maintain area, equipment and personal sanitation. • Ensure proper set up of film, zipper, labels, cheese and operation of machinery. • Frequently inspect conveyor belt to ensure smooth flow of cheese. • Inspect Machine E stops to ensure functionality before production starts. • Load cheese. • Grease/clean machine and perform basic maintenance tasks based on preventative maintenance schedule. • Ensure cheese quality. • Ensure that products produced are within the weight specification/regulation per our Statistical Process Control (SPC) programming system. • Disassembly and assembly of equipment. • Sanitation of machinery. • Productive use of down time. • Communicate to line personnel on daily production issues, changes, and safety issues. • Operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently. • All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies & procedures. • All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program. • Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.
• 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 regarding information contained therein, and regarding quality & safety issues. • Ability to motivate and build teamwork. • Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve. • Above average mechanical ability required. • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. • Ability to take metric measurements and measurements of temperature.
High School diploma or GED. Good troubleshooting skills. SAP experience. MES experience. Basic computer skills.
• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands. • Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying. • Product weight: up to 50 lbs. • Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.
Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.