Quality Rework
Date: Jan 26, 2026
Location: La Crosse, WI, US, 54603
Company: Great Lakes Cheese
Job Overview
The Quality Rework Specialist is responsible for processing all returns, all retains, and any damaged product.
Job Responsibilities
- Facilitate SAP transactions, including: Hold and release pallet tags, Cycle count tags, Separate pallets and tags for orders applied by GLC production scheduler.
- Safely operate forklift, including: Get product samples ready to be sent, Track and stage rework, Track and release product holds, Set-up pallets of product for employee cheese sale.
- Process and coordinate the dispersal and product disposition of all returns.
- Process all rework through MES.
- Disperse cheese from the aging and hold report(s) and damaged cheese from shipping dock.
- Identify and communicate operational and shipping alerts when there is a discrepancy.
- Enter all returns and cooler damaged product into access data bank for trending.
- Assist with product retain reviews.
- Participate on the mock product recall team.
- 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
- Associate’s degree in a business or a technical field and/or 4 years experience or more in a lab or quality setting.
- Basic understanding of chemical and physical processes relating to cheese and packaging quality.
- Experience in SAP or other ERP system.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to Operator Powered Industrial Trucks (forklifts).
- Ability to make decisions based on standard practices.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in food technology or related science degree.
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.
• 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.
Nearest Major Market: La Crosse
Nearest Secondary Market: Winona