2nd Shift Production Worker

Date: Apr 9, 2024

Location: La Crosse, WI, US, 54603

Company: Great Lakes Cheese

Job Overview

The Line/Utility or entry level Production Worker is responsible for final quality checks and packing finished product into cases. In addition, they will be trained one or more production positions to be utilized as a back-up to cover vacations and absences, some of which positions are fast-paced and required lifting product and ingredients weighing up to 50 lbs.

Job Responsibilities

  • Maintain area, equipment, and personal sanitation.
  • Perform quality checks after each line rotation and throughout the shift to ensure product is packaged according to customer specifications on production sheet.
  • Form boxes and pack finished product into cases.
  • Open and rework product.
  • Gather, review, and apply labels, stickers, backer boards and/or glue.
  • Inspect Machine E stops to ensure functionality before production starts.
  • Communicate with line personnel on order specs, quality issues and safety issues.
  • Enter data on production reports.
  • Productive use of down time.
  • 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.

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.
     

Preferred Education and Experience

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Ability to promote and model teamwork.
  • 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.
• Product weight: up to 35 lbs.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.


Nearest Major Market: La Crosse
Nearest Secondary Market: Winona