Night Shift Machine Operator I

Date: Apr 4, 2024

Location: Abilene, TX, US, 79602

Company: Great Lakes Cheese

Job Overview

The Deboxer prepares the product and operate machinery to meet customer specifications in compliance with company policy related to GMP’s and Safety

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain area, equipment, and personal sanitation. 
• Open and organize cheese blocks for shred production line. 
• Maintain accurate production records. 
• Keep de-boxer stocked with product to assure no down time. 
• Ability to operate stand-up/sit-down tow-motor. 
• Operate cutters and lifting equipment. 
• Load Pallets of cheese onto de-boxer for further processing. 
• Pack and seal trim. 
• Inspect Machine E stops to ensure functionality before production starts. 
• Productive use of down time. 
• Review order specifications to perform quality checks against customer orders.  
• Communicate to line personnel on order specifications and quality issues.  
• Enter data on production reports.  
• Communicate to line personnel on safety issues.  
• Perform handheld functions using a handheld scanner.  
• 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 and promote our products and services 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.  

Required Education and Experience

  • Ability to rotate to all lines all Bulk positions.     
  • Ability to read, prepare, and comprehend production reports and worksheets. 
  • Ability to communicate with line personnel regarding information contained therein, and regarding quality and safety issues.  
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. 
     

Preferred Education and Experience

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.  
  • Ability to make decisions based on standard practices.  
  • Ability to safely drive motorized equipment. 
  • Good troubleshooting skills. 
  • SAP/MES 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.
• Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.
• Use of motor skills to safely drive tow motors or other motorized vehicles in tight quarters.
• Product weight: up to 100 lbs

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.


Nearest Major Market: Abilene