Cheese Packaging Operator

Summary: Gossner Foods Inc is a leader in the dairy industry with over 120 years of cheese-making expertise, and they are seeking a Cheese Packaging Operator to join their dynamic team. The role involves packaging and preparing cheese products, ensuring quality and precision in handling cheese blocks, and maintaining a clean production environment. Responsibilities: - Carefully place cheese blocks into plastic bags - Seal the cheese blocks securely - Package the sealed cheese blocks into boxes and add straps to secure packaging - Neatly stack the packaged cheese on pallets - Transport pallets to the staging area using a stand-up forklift - Cheese Labeling: Expertly number and label our exquisite cheese blocks as they journey through the Vilutis production line for bagging - Stacking Mastery: Put your precision to work by making sure that our cheese boxes are not only correctly numbered but also expertly stacked when they are placed on pallets - Sanitation Stewardship: Take on the responsibility of maintaining the pristine condition of our Vilutis Room. You'll have a specific list of duties to ensure a clean and hygienic environment for our cheese production - Product Check Expertise: You'll be conducting specific product checks as required, meticulously following the paperwork guidelines to maintain our quality standards - Cheese Sampling: Showcase your attention to detail as you pull cheese samples and correctly label products for testing, ensuring our cheese meets the highest quality standards Required Qualifications: - You should be at least 18 years of age - Legal authorization to work in the United States is a must - Pass a pre-employment background check and drug check - You must be capable of regularly lifting up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 100 lbs - Proficiency in English, both written and spoken - A strong willingness to work effectively within a collaborative team environment Preferred Qualifications: - 1-2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment Required Skills: Manufacturing experience, Forklift operation Important Skills: English proficiency Nice-to-Have Skills: Team collaboration, Attention to detail Benefits: FREE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR EMPLOYEES!, Health, Dental, Vision, HSA with employer match up to $1,000K, Paid time off., Holiday pay incentives, Weekend pay +2.50/hr., 401k with Company contributions., Quarterly bonuses to reward your hard work., Onsite cafeteria to keep you fueled and energized.