Job Overview

The Grinder Operator is responsible for maintaining the proper blend of cheese ingredients. This is a physical, fast-paced position at the beginning of our production process with lots of teamwork involved.

Job Responsibilities Use forklift to gather pallets of cheese from staging warehouse. Tip barrels of cheese onto fork and use forklift to put barrel onto grinder belt. Manually lift 40lb blocks of cheese onto grinder belt.   Use utility knife to remove cardboard and plastic. Work with a teammate and move at fast pace to keep the process going. Coordinate with production supervisors on production order add-ons, product changeover’s and tie outs. Read blend sheets and follow instructions that may be given on the blend sheets to standardize blender. Scan ingredients to in process or blend sheet with a handheld scanner. Follow production order for groups. Keep work area neat and dispose of empty powder bags, cardboard, plastic, and any work debris.   Keep floor swept around grinders. Verify group sheets for accuracy of cheese scanned to group to assure an accurate inventory.   Assist with sanitation and cleaning of plant and equipment. Inspect grinder screens throughout shift. 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 operate hand held computer, personal computer and computer screen control panels. 
• Ability to work with minimal supervision. 
• Ability to analyze and solve problems. 
• Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers and management. 
• Good Mathematical skills. 
• Good communication skills: verbal and written. 
• Ability to use hand held scanners 
• Basic computer & SAP skills.

Preferred Education and Experience High School diploma or GED. Ability to operate powder control systems. Ability to operate various Powdered Industrial Trucks. 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 100 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.