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1st Shift Packaging Coordinator

Job Description - 1st Shift Packaging Coordinator


Founded in 1958, Great Lakes Cheese is the largest packager of natural cheese in the United States. We are proud to offer our retail, foodservice, and co-pack customers with award-winning natural and processed bulk, shredded, and sliced cheeses.


At Great Lakes Cheese, we believe in the value of values. We are true partners internally and externally, building on a foundation of respect and putting forth our best at every opportunity. This partnership approach has driven our tremendous growth and earned us awards such as the #8 Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio.


 


Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan makes every employee an owner. GLC Owners are problem solvers - they look for opportunities to help and take action. Our Owners are passionate about their work and eagerly advance their knowledge and capabilities. Most importantly, they act with integrity. At Great Lakes Cheese, we do the right thing because it’s the right thing to do.


 


Join our Great Lakes Cheese family and own a piece of the action.


Job Overview

The Packaging Coordinator will organize and store product to meet customer specifications in compliance with company policy related to GMPs and Safety.


Job Responsibilities

• Pull film labels & boxes for production.

• Return unused film labels & boxes to the correct storage locations.

• Receive all film labels & boxes into plant & verification of amounts received.

• Cycle counting all film, boxes and labels.

• Receive of LTL shipments.

• Move pallets of boxes to the production staging area.

• Ensure the warehouse is clean & organized.

• Assist in other areas (Putaway, Shipping, Receiving).

• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies & 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.


Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.

• Basic understanding of shipping and receiving processes and related equipment.  

• Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices.  

• Ability to read and prepare shipping and receiving records/reports and comprehend production schedules/pick sheets.

• Lift truck experience.

• Basic computer skills.

• Basic Microsoft office experience.


Preferred Education and Experience

• SAP experience.


Working Conditions

• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
• Product weight: up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
• 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.

Great Lakes Cheese is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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About the Company

Great Lakes Cheese Co., Inc.

Great Lakes Cheese is headquartered in Hiram, OH, and works to meet industry standards, including quality, efficiency, innovation & integrity. Learn more.

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