The Machine Operator 1 is responsible for operation of DMC, CIP and related equipment.
• Clean and sanitize all cheese making equipment.
• Report any problems to Manager.
• Communicate flow time and rates to other affected employees.
• Maintain general housekeeping of work area.
• Utlllze PCs, PI-CS and all other electronic equipment.
• Keep accurate charts and records for regulatory agencies.
• Assist other operators (Vats, Separator, DMC, RMC) as needed.
• Train and mentor new operators
OMC Operator:
• Follow cheese making instructions and keep accurate records.
• Ensure proper function of cheese making equipment by following check out procedures.
• Test cheese and whey throughout process as required.
• Ensure proper pre-salting of cheese going to cheese cooker or curd tanks.
CIP Operator:
• Hook up, verification of proper hookup, Clean-in-Place, reassemble or hookup equipment lines and tanks for production.
• Verify proper use of correct cleaning chemicals and strength of chemicals by solution strengths.
• Operate all CIP and COP equipment.
• Ensure proper operation of all CIP equipment by use of check out procedures.
Skilled Relief:
• Perform all functions of Vat Operator, Separator Operator, DMC Operator, CIP Operator, RMC Operator, and general labor.
• 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.
The pay for this position is $23.30/hr - $23.95/hr. All offers will be based on a candidate’s skills, prior relevant experience, applicable degrees and certifications, and internal equity.
Tentative start date: July 7th
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to trouble shoot problems
Great Lakes Cheese is an award-winning, premier manufacturer and packager of natural and processed bulk, shredded, and sliced cheeses. As the nation’s leading natural cheese packager, Great Lakes Cheese serves grocery, club and super stores, as well as restaurant chains and foodservice distributors. The company has a national footprint with facilities in Ohio, New York, Tennessee, Utah, Wisconsin, and one under construction in Texas. Family- and employee-owned, Great Lakes Cheese celebrated their 60th year of business in 2018.
Great Lakes Cheese was founded by Swiss immigrant, Hans Epprecht, who began his store-door delivery business in 1958. Since then, Great Lakes Cheese has grown to a multi-billion dollar revenue company. The company remains privately owned by the Epprecht Family and over 4,000 dedicated employee-owners. In 1998, the Epprecht Family established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which gives all employee-owners a shared 20% stake in the company.
