3rd Shift Material Handler

Date: Oct 21, 2024

Location: Wausau, WI, US, 54401

Company: Great Lakes Cheese

Job Overview

The Transport Trim prepares product and cutting to meet customer

specifications in compliance with company policy related to GMP’s and Safety.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain area, equipment, and personal sanitation. 
• Debox/unwrap cheese from original packaging. 
• Weigh cheese when applicable. 
• Inspect/clean cheese. 
• Maintain accurate production records. 
• Operate cutters and lifting equipment. 
• Moves cheese from line to line. 
• Pack and seal trim. 
• Tag trim. 
• Organize trim barrels onto a pallet. 
• Scan pallets to a location. 
• Organize/sort/track raw packing materials. 
• 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. 
• Operate a manual pallet truck. 
• 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

• High School diploma or GED. 
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.   
• Ability to rotate to all lines all Bulk positions          
• Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices.   
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. 
• 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. 

Preferred Education and Experience

• SAP experience. 
• MES experience. 

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.
• Use of motor skills to safely drive tow motors or other motorized vehicles in tight quarters.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.


Nearest Major Market: Wausau