3rd Shift Senior Specialist, IT Support
Date: Oct 19, 2026
Location: Hiram, OH, US, 44234-1806
Company: Great Lakes Cheese
Job Overview
The 3rd Shift Senior Specialist, IT Support is responsible for Level 2 overnight support and maintenance of desktop, mobile, phone, and customer experience across the organization. This role ensures continuous IT operations by resolving complex technical issues, maintaining hardware/software, and providing exceptional service to users during non-business hours. The position supports the internal IT Service Desk and contributes to overall system reliability and performance.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide overnight technical support via phone, email, remote tools, and in-person for hardware, software, and network-related issues.
- Log, prioritize, and track support requests through the ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution or escalation.
- Guide users through diagnostic procedures and collect detailed information to identify root causes.
- Escalate highly complex or unresolved issues to appropriate IT teams while maintaining clear documentation.
- Maintain accurate records of issues, solutions, and incident history for reporting and trend analysis.
- Independently install, configure, and troubleshoot desktop systems, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and peripherals.
- Monitor and support enterprise applications, phone systems, and network connectivity.
- Perform software updates, system patches, and general maintenance during off peak hours.
- Assist with change control implementations and routine system checks during overnight windows.
- Participate in on-call rotation for critical support needs, including weekends and holidays as required.
- Support IT onboarding for overnight shift hires, including setup and orientation.
- Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program guidelines.
- Adhere to all safety and quality policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by the IT Manager.
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma and 1 year of hands-on IT experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft operating systems and Office applications.
- Strong customer service orientation with effective communication skills.
- Understanding of basic networking principles and troubleshooting.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 2-4 years of relevant experience.
- Experience with IT Service Desk operations or support ticketing systems.
- Familiarity with SAP, MES, InfinityQS systems
- Familiarity with network hardware (e.g., switches, routers).
- Certifications in Microsoft, Cisco, or VMWare technologies.
- Experience supporting manufacturing or 24x7 operational environments.
Working Conditions
• Work is performed in an office setting.
• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.
EEOC & Disclaimer
Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.