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Work EnvironmentFood production facilities, retail stores, or markets
Job RoleCutting, packaging, and preparing cheese products
Industry UsageFood manufacturing and retail

Chunk Cheese and Cheese Cutter roles often overlap in food production settings. Chunk Cheese generally refers to the product or the act of handling large cheese pieces, while Cheese Cutter specifically involves slicing and portioning cheese. Both roles require knowledge of food safety and handling, but Cheese Cutter may require more precision skills. Understanding these differences helps employers and job seekers identify the right position in the cheese industry.

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3rd Shift Line Lead

Masters Gallery Foods

Plymouth, WI • On-site

$27/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

3rd Shift Line Lead
Sunday - Thursday
The Line Lead operates packaging equipment and coordinates completion of scheduled production on assigned production lines.
There are many reasons why you should consider Masters Gallery Foods for your next career but first let's talk wage:
  • The starting wage for this role begins at $27. 89/hour
  • Not to mention our Incentive Bonus Program where you can additionally earn up to 6% of your gross earnings annually!

How You Will Contribute to our Legacy of Excellence:
  • Set-up and operate retail shreds horizontal form fill and seal packaging machines, food service vertical form fill and seal packaging machines, chunk and bar horizontal overwrap packaging machines and all production support equipment.
  • Set-up and operate in-line zipper applicators. (Relates to line operators operating a chunk and bar line, slice line or shred lines utilizing in-line zipper applications.)
  • Keep track of in-process and completed production ensuring that orders are properly filled.
  • Determine the amount of cheese needed to be provided to the line for order completion.
  • Responsible for correct completion of all packaging specifications. These include, but are not limited to: cheese type, shred style, package weight, date coding, film, labels, stickers and all added ingredients.
  • Responsible for maintaining accurate records of film and all product ingredient usage.
  • Responsible for maintaining accurate documentation / data entry of packaging equipment efficiency and associated production line down-time.
  • Responsible for timely execution and accurate documentation of all quality control checks, practices and procedures.
  • Consistent and reliable attendance to maintain adequate staffing levels and meet customer commitments is required

What You Have to Offer:
  • Basic mechanical and problem solving skills.
  • Basic mathematical skills.
  • Effective oral communication skills.
  • Must exhibit desire to continuously improve product quality.
  • Must exhibit desire to continuously improve individual operator skills.
  • Ability to work professionally and in concert with all production and supervisory personnel.
  • Ability to visually inspect packaging materials and finished packages to ensure quality standards are being met.
  • Ability to lift and carry 74 pounds regularly.
  • Ability to read and comprehend safety warnings and directives related to machinery and production processes.

Working Environment:
  • Comfortable climate-controlled work environment - our facilities are clean and contain cool temperatures.
  • Smoke-free campus promoting a healthy and wellness lifestyle.
  • Our equipment consists of robotic case packers, case erectors, case sealers, and moving belts which can be noisy. Fork-lifts also drive in the packaging area.

What Masters Gallery Foods Can Offer You:
We're a company built on many values, among them are passion, integrity, and people, which means if you join Masters Gallery, you'll join a team brought together by enthusiasm, trust, and dedication. Beyond our commitment to offering exceptional products and customer service, Masters Gallery is committed to career development, flexibility, and fun at work.
To uphold those values, Masters Gallery Foods provides:
  • A generous benefits package (health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, 401(k) with company match, and more)
  • Vacation Time Off (service-based paid time off and 10 paid holidays)
  • Center for Health and Wellness - Free to employees and their dependents
  • Incentives and incentive programs (such as tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, subsidized fitness programs, cell phone discount programs, employee assistance program, and more)
  • Opportunities to give back to the community (drives, activities, matched donations, and more)
  • Green sustainability initiatives
  • Continuous improvement initiatives - technology driven
  • Training and development programs
  • Cheese Store, free popcorn, hot beverages, and filtered Culligan water
  • Listen to Sirius XM Radio while you work!
  • Continuous communication with Employees - Company App
  • Opportunities to give feedback and suggestions in a judgement-free zone
  • Numerous fun activities throughout the year (potlucks, company picnics, holiday party and more)

Masters Gallery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
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