Wheel Production Green Pack - 1st Shift - Antigo, WI

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect cheese and packaging material for mold, dirt, or foreign substances, ensuring product quality.
• Maintain an accurate count of cracked wheels and complete required documentation for damaged products.
• Place cheese wheels on bagging racks and transfer belts for packaging.
• Perform lot number tracking by vat and ensure proper documentation for traceability.
• Conduct metal detector performance checks throughout the shift, recording results as required.
• Inspect pallets for proper palletizing of cheese based on type and packaging specifications.
• Operate vacuum sealing and stretch wrap equipment using the correct settings for packaging, ensuring proper seals and wraps.
• Track inventory using a data collection device, scanning lot tags for accuracy.
• Generate and apply accurate labels for pallet tracking, ensuring proper identification of products.
• Transfer and stage product into assigned storage coolers and processing areas using walk-behind and rider forklifts.
• Inspect racks and boards for damages and ensure proper sanitation using approved chemical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, including HACCP and GMP regulations.
• Report any food safety or quality issues to management or authorized personnel immediately.

Qualifications

• Age 18 or older, required.
• A high school diploma or equivalency is preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Windows-based software.
• Fundamental math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, particularly in units of weight measurement and counting.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to follow detailed written or verbal instructions.
• Capable of maintaining legible and accurate records.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with arms.
• Frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, and a wet and humid environment.
• Temperatures typically range between 80-90°F.
• Noise levels are usually moderate.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, and a wet and humid environment.
• Temperatures typically range between 80-90°F.
• Noise levels are usually moderate.
• Protective Equipment Required: Safety goggles, rubber or latex gloves, lab coat, and hearing protection.
• Recommended PPE includes a face shield, chemical-resistant apron, and steel-toe shoes.
• See the Chemical Hygiene Plan for additional details.