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Glanbia

Cheese Operator

Clovis, NM · On-site

Job Summary Oversees Dolly Washer, Vacuum Sealers, Boxmaker, Closer and Tube Liner Inserter ... Do not use any damaged or dirty liners. * Assist the angle washer operator when necessary. * Ensure ...

Glanbia

Cheese Operator

Clovis, NM · On-site

Job Summary Oversees Dolly Washer, Vacuum Sealers, Boxmaker, Closer and Tube Liner Inserter ... Do not use any damaged or dirty liners. * Assist the angle washer operator when necessary. * Ensure ...

TriMas Corporation

Liner Technician

Hamilton, IN · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Liner Technician Company: TriMas Packaging LLC Primary Location: 2855 E. Bellefontaine Rd, Hamilton ... standard operating procedures • Ensure proper installation, alignment, and setup of liners ...

Quest Liner

$250/hr

Quest Liner, Inc. is one of the nation's premiere Non-Food Grade Bulk Tank Carriers in the country and a Transport Topic Top 100 carrier. We are looking for Professional Class A CDL Owner Operators ...

Mr. Rooter

Sewer Liner Technician (CIPP)

Fridley, MN · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Experience operating jetters or heavy mechanical tools preferred * Valid driver's license with ... Lead Liner Technician * Crew Lead / Project Specialist * Trenchless Division Leadership ...

High Liner Foods

Regional Sales Manager

IL · Remote

In this remote opportunity, as a Regional Sales Manager for High Liner Foods, you will be ... Multi-Unit Chains, Large Independent Operator Accounts (EX. C&U, Health Care Distribution, Buying ...

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Liner Operators are professionals who oversee and control machinery that applies liners—protective or sealing layers—to products such as containers, cans, or packaging materials. Their responsibilities include setting up, operating, and monitoring liner application machines to ensure products meet quality standards. Liner Operators also troubleshoot equipment issues, perform routine maintenance, and adhere to safety protocols. This role is vital in industries such as manufacturing, food processing, and packaging, where product integrity and safety are paramount.

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To thrive as a Liner Operator, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, mechanical aptitude, and familiarity with industrial production processes. Experience with operating and maintaining machinery, understanding safety protocols, and sometimes certifications in equipment operation or OSHA training are commonly required. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment are important soft skills. These capabilities ensure efficient machine operation, product quality, and a safe working environment in manufacturing settings.

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What is the difference between Liner Operator vs Container Terminal Operator?

AspectLiner OperatorContainer Terminal Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent, certifications in safety and equipment operationHigh school diploma or equivalent, certifications in safety and terminal operations
Work EnvironmentPorts, ships, and cargo handling areasPort terminals, container yards, and cargo handling zones
Industry UsageShipping lines, maritime transportPort authorities, shipping companies
Job FocusOperating shipboard equipment, managing cargo on vesselsManaging container movement, yard operations, and terminal logistics

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Cheese Operator

Clovis, NM • On-site

Glanbia
Food Services and Drinking Places • 5 - 10K employees
Learn more about Glanbiaexternal

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Glanbia Performance Nutrition rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 39 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

90th of 445 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Job Summary
Oversees Dolly Washer, Vacuum Sealers, Boxmaker, Closer and Tube Liner Inserter. Maintain areas to provide quality packaging for 640 # blocks.
Essential Functions
Dolly Washer:
  • Spray all dollies off, use scrub brush and HC10 on them.
  • Ensure all cleaning and chemical sanitizing mixing procedures are followed.
  • Each dolly has a clean cheese cloth if put on at that station if not at the angle station.
  • After each cheesecloth is placed on the dolly spray with delvocid.
  • If running arena check each dolly with the dolly squaring tool.
  • Log Delvocid lot code onto the delvocid tracking log sheet each time the sprayer is filled.
  • Ensure environmental cleaning is done and signed off by the end of each shift.
  • Assist the angle washer/tube liner operator when needed.
  • Keeps records in accordance with good manufacturing process and local and state laws.
  • Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables.
  • Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
  • Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates. (Food Safety Modernization Act- FSMA, Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)

Vacuum Sealer:
  • Ensure vacuum pumps are on and vacuum sealers are enabled.
  • Close vacuum sealers as soon as they have four fresh boxes.
  • Place clean slip sheet on cheese and fold bag, after vacuum sealers.
  • Place bottom boards and irons on boxes (reject any damaged components).
  • Check Tosca iron legs on the leg jig to ensure they fit the 640 box correctly.
  • Ensure boxes don't sit in one place for too long, to prevent a jam.
  • Fix any jams in your area.
  • Contact Level 3 immediately when you can't fix a jam.
  • Ensure environmental cleaning is done and signed off by the end of each shift.
  • Log Delvocid lot code onto the delvocid tracking log sheet each time the sprayer is filled.
  • Foam area when not in production.
  • Inspect each block for any foreign material ex. Plastic, excessive peppers, other color cheese etc.
  • Keeps records in accordance with good manufacturing process and local and state laws.
  • Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables.
  • Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
  • Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)

Boxmaker/Breakdown/640 Front End/640 Back End:
  • General knowledge of components (Arena, Tosca and Kraft).
  • General knowledge of banding machine operation and cleaning.
  • Inspect each box for correct assembly.
  • Keep a supply of 640# boxes on line at all times (10-20 boxes).
  • Contact Level 3 or ATL when banding machine is not operational.
  • Identify bad components and reject them.
  • Assemble boxes by hand when banding machine is down.
  • Ensure environmental cleaning is done and signed off by the end of each shift.
  • Tower preparation for CIP.
  • Tower Cleaning.
  • Refill and thread plastic wrap on machine.
  • Keeps records in accordance with good manufacturing process and local and state laws.
  • Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables.
  • Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
  • Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)

Closer:
  • Fill sprayer with Delvocid solution and complete Delvocid log.
  • Remove cheesecloth from each block and dispose of it.
  • Inspect each block for foreign material: Plastic, metal, excessive peppers, other kinds of cheese, etc.
  • Spray the cheese with Delvocid and place a clean slip sheet on top.
  • Fold bag, place press board, 6 springs, top board and top iron on cheese.
  • Insert a white card stock on each side of the box for a label to stick to.
  • Ensure boxes don't sit in one place for too long to prevent a jam.
  • Fix any jams in your area and keep inverter in working order.
  • Push dollies when not in production.
  • Assist to keep inverter in working order.
  • Foam Decking around Tracks, tracks 17-20, inverter and scrape all buildup off.
  • Keeps records in accordance with good manufacturing process and local and state laws.
  • Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables.
  • Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
  • Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)

Tube Liner Inserter:
  • Place a blue tube liner in each box after it gets made and cheese cloth on dolly.
  • Use dolly squaring tool to check for bent tabs when running Arena.
  • Keep liners stocked.
  • Do not use any damaged or dirty liners.
  • Assist the angle washer operator when necessary.
  • Ensure environmental cleaning is done and signed off by the end of each shift.
  • Keeps records in accordance with good manufacturing process and local and state laws.
  • Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables.
  • Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
  • Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)

Delivering on Glanbia's Values:
  • "Showing Respect" - Research issues & incidents with internal teams, business partners and customers in a collaborative manner that includes professional, honest and transparent communication.
  • "Find a Better Way" - Work with internal and external teams to implement process improvements and/or procedural changes that eliminate non-value added activities and drive more business value.
  • "Winning Together" - Assist with training of new team members. Facilitate or oversee training and standard operating procedure reviews to ensure new hires develop proficiency of role.
  • "The Customer's Champion" - Proactively engage to support our customer needs on an end to end basis and strive to meet or exceed SLA timelines. Take ownership of customer requests and engage with internal teams as needed and within a timely manner.
  • "Performance Matters" - Meet or exceed all key metrics in line with expectations for role. Continually update knowledge of products, product changes, processes and services offered to deliver a dynamic customer experience.

Additional Functions
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiply projects simultaneously and delegate assignments to others.
  • Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
  • Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.

Typical Physical Activity
Physical Demands
  • Regularly involves talking or listening, standing and walking, and the use of hands and fingers.
  • Involves long periods of standing.
  • Frequently involves bending over, and reaching with hands and arms
  • Occasionally involves crouching, stooping, kneeling and/or climbing or balancing.

Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
  • Involves moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily product/technical nature.
  • Should be able to identify and distinguish colors, see clearly at 20 inches or closer and 20 feet or more, observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, judge distances and spatial relationships, and adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

Typical Environmental Conditions
  • May be exposed to loud noise levels (i.e. manufacturing equipment).
  • May be exposed to humidity, intense heat, and areas with possible air contamination, fumes and toxic chemicals.
  • May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above ground with risk of fall, or areas with risk of electrical shock.

Travel Requirements
  • Minimal travel limited within the local area.

Disclaimer
Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.
Are you someone who likes to make it happen, make it better and make it fun? If so, our company offers you an excellent opportunity to do really interesting work and develop a career in a dynamic and innovative environment that is all about making you and our business successful.
At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.

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