2nd Shift General Labor Cheese

Great Lakes Cheese

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Posted 13 days ago

Full Time

Town of Adams, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

The General Laborer is primarily responsible for wrapping, boxing, and palletizing 40 lb and 640 lb blocks of cheese, ensuring accurate labeling and weight. Additionally, the role involves washing, sanitizing, and assembling equipment components like hoops and cleaning machinery not covered by CIP processes.

This role involves general labor duties in a cheese production environment, including wrapping, boxing, and palletizing cheese blocks, as well as cleaning and sanitizing equipment. Key requirements include a basic understanding of manufacturing processes, ability to perform basic math, and good communication skills. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Wrapping

Boxing

Palletizing

Sanitizing

Assembly

Labeling

Weighing

Record Keeping

Package Integrity

Equipment Observation

Safety Procedures

Good Manufacturing Practices

Basic Computer Skills

Job Description

Job Overview

The General Laborer is responsible for wrapping, boxing, palletizing of 40 lb and 640 lb blocks. In addition, the Laborer will wash, sanitize and assemble 640 hoops and clean the equipment not done by CIP.

Job Responsibilities

• Wrap, box and weigh 40 lb and 640 lb blocks of cheese in cardboard or plastic container.
• Ensure accurate labels and weights of product.
• Keep accurate production records.
• Ensure package integrity.
• Gather supplies as required.
• Attach bags to block former.
• Observe equipment and cheese as it goes through production lines.
• Report problems to the supervisor.
• Clean & sanitize all equipment as required.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and 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.

The pay for this position is $21.85/hr to $22.50/hr. All offers will be based on a candidate’s skills, prior relevant experience, applicable degrees and certifications, and internal equity. This range is specific to New York and may not be applicable to other locations. 

The hours for 2nd shift: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Required Education and Experience

  • 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 regarding information contained therein, and regarding quality and safety issues. 

Preferred Education and Experience

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

Working Conditions

• 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.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Great Lakes Cheese

Great Lakes Cheese is an award-winning, premier manufacturer and packager of natural and processed bulk, shredded, and sliced cheeses. As the nation’s leading natural cheese packager, Great Lakes Cheese serves grocery, club and super stores, as well as restaurant chains and foodservice distributors. The company has a national footprint with facilities in Ohio, New York, Tennessee, Utah, Wisconsin, and one under construction in Texas. Family- and employee-owned, Great Lakes Cheese celebrated their 60th year of business in 2018. Great Lakes Cheese was founded by Swiss immigrant, Hans Epprecht, who began his store-door delivery business in 1958. Since then, Great Lakes Cheese has grown to a multi-billion dollar revenue company. The company remains privately owned by the Epprecht Family and over 4,000 dedicated employee-owners. In 1998, the Epprecht Family established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which gives all employee-owners a shared 20% stake in the company.

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