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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.
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 $24.30 - $24.85. All offers will be based on a candidate’s skills, prior relevant experience, applicable degrees and certifications, and internal equity. This range is specific to New York and may not be applicable to other locations.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to trouble shoot problems
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.
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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