Job Overview The Senior Machine Operator operates machinery to meet customer specifications in compliance with company policy related to GMP's and Safety. Job Responsibilities • Maintain area, equipment, and personal sanitation. • Ensure proper set up of film, labels, cheese and operation of machinery. • Frequently inspect conveyor belt to ensure smooth flow of cheese. • Grease/clean machine based on preventative maintenance schedule. • Ensure cheese quality. • Monitor line for speed, adequate feed of cheese products. • Ensure size and specifications of cheese are in tolerances. • Ability to take metric measurements and measurements of temperature. • Make weight adjustments. • Review order specifications and perform quality check to ensure product is packaged according to customer specifications. • Productive use of down time. • Communicate to line personnel on daily production issues, changes and safety issues. • Operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently. • Displays a broad range of customer and equipment knowledge. • Assists maintenance and supervision with repairs, updates, testing, special project information gathering. • Train and motivate new operators. • 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. Required Education and Experience • 3 years of machine operator experience or more. • Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment. • Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices. • Ability to operate multiple pieces of packaging equipment. • Ability to read, prepare and comprehend production reports and worksheets. • Ability to communicate with line personnel regarding information contained therein, and regarding quality and safety issues. • Ability to set up and adjust packaging equipment using automatic computer controls. • Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve. • Ability to operate all production packaging equipment. • Ability to add, subtract multiply and divide. • Ability to work different shifts as requested. • Travels to other plants for special projects and training. Preferred Education and Experience + High School diploma or GED. + Excellent trouble shooting skills. + Experience in Microsoft Office. + SAP experience. + Ability to promote teamwork. + Basic computer skills. 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. EEOC & Disclaimer Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.