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Great Lakes Cheese

3rd Shift Case Packer

Plymouth, WI · On-site

Job Overview The Case Packer runs finished product packaging equipment to prepare products and ... EEOC & Disclaimer Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans ...

Great Lakes Cheese

3rd Shift Case Packer

Wausau, WI · On-site

Job Overview The Case Packer runs finished product packaging equipment to prepare products and ... EEOC & Disclaimer Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans ...

Berkeley Bowl

Cheese Clerk

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$19.50 - $29.50/hr

CHEESE CLERK - Location: 2 020 Oreg on Street (Part-Time) & 920 Heinz Ave (Full-Time) Purpose: To ... Maintain selling area, displays, packing and storage areas in a safe, clean, orderly manner; this ...

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As of Jun 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for cheese packer in the United States is $16.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Cheese Packer is responsible for packaging cheese products for distribution and sale. Duties typically include weighing, wrapping, labeling, and inspecting cheese to ensure quality standards are met. Packers may work in dairy processing plants, factories, or warehouses, often handling cheese in various forms, such as blocks, slices, or shredded. The role may require working in refrigerated environments and following food safety regulations. Attention to detail and basic manual labor skills are essential for this position.

What does a typical shift look like for a Cheese Packer and what kinds of tasks can I expect to perform?

As a Cheese Packer, your typical shift involves working on a production line where you inspect, slice, wrap, label, and box various types of cheese according to company standards. You will regularly check for product quality, operate simple packaging equipment, and ensure proper cleanliness of your workstation to meet food safety guidelines. The role often requires standing for extended periods and working efficiently as part of a team to meet daily production targets. You may also assist with stock rotation, record keeping, and collaborating with warehouse staff to ensure timely shipment of packaged products.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Cheese Packer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cheese Packer, you need strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to follow food safety and hygiene standards, usually with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with packaging machinery, labeling equipment, and basic quality control systems is often required. Reliability, teamwork, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for consistently meeting production goals. These abilities ensure products are packed efficiently, accurately, and safely for distribution and sale.

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Infographic showing various Cheese Packer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 56% Full Time, 43% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $33,506 per year, or $16.1 per hour.
3rd Shift Case Packer

3rd Shift Case Packer

Great Lakes Cheese

Manchester, TN • On-site

Other

Posted 17 days ago

Great Lakes Cheese rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 71 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

126th of 385 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Job Overview

The Case Packer runs finished product packaging equipment to prepare products and packaging to meet customer specifications in compliance with company policy related to GMP's and Safety.

Job Responsibilities

Maintain area, equipment, and personal sanitation.
Prepare, weigh, carry, load, space product.
Open and rework product.
Operate case packer and case erector.
Troubleshoot, clean, and maintain case packer.
Perform product change over's utilizing the matrix.
Review order specs and assemble boxes.
Review order specs and pack boxes.
Quality checks to assure product is packaged according to customer specifications on production sheet (price / label / packaging).
Directly communicate to line personnel on order specs and quality issues.
Palletize product.
Disassembly and assembly of equipment.
Sanitize lines when needed.
Enter data on production reports.
Communicate to line personnel on safety issues.
Productive use of down time.
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 manager.

Required Education and Experience
  • Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
  • Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices.
  • Ability to read and prepare production reports and comprehend production worksheets.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Preferred Education and Experience
  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Ability to promote and model teamwork.
  • MES experience.
  • SAP experience.
  • Basic computer skills. 
Working Conditions
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.
Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
Product weight: up to 50 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 Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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