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