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
Organize and store product to meet customer specifications in compliance with company policy related to GMP’s and Safety.
Job Responsibilities
- Unload, receive & putaway corrugate/boxes.
- Unload, receive & putaway of trays/lids.
- Unload, receive & putaway anti-cake powder into flow rail locations.
- Ensure putaway organization is maintained……boxes into their designated storage bins as well as proper FIFO for anti-cake powder and trays/lids.
- Accurately process all inbound paperwork as well as daily receiving log.
- Assist with back-filling trays/lids for production into freezer bin locations.
- Transfer blocked inventory from FG cooler to WIP/cheese sale.
- Transfer 4/5’s for production use from corrugate dock to raw material coolers.
- Pull boxes for IC shipments to sister plants, adding placards.
- Loading damaged Chep and/or white wood pallets…..keeping corrugate dock clear.
- Loading empty chubb trays & baby swiss boxes for return to the suppliers.
- Support unloading film or labels, if needed.
- Support putaway of film or labels, if needed.
- Provide support for monthly employee cheese sale, if needed.
- Assist Inventory Specialist with inventory tasks, if needed.
- Keep packaging storage areas clean/organized, ensuring items are putaway in proper location.
- General housekeeping tasks in warehouse, as needed.
- Compliance with all safety standards and regulations per company policy.
- 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 Warehouse Supervisor/Manager.
Required Education and Experience
- Ability to read and prepare shipping and receiving records/reports and comprehend production schedules/pick sheets.
- Ability to make sound decisions based on functional expertise and experience.
- Repetitive work, ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices.
Preferred Education and Experience
- High School diploma or GED.
- Basic understanding of shipping and receiving processes and related equipment.
- Lift truck experience.
Working Conditions
• 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.
• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
• Product weight: up to 100 lbs
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.