Cheese Processing Operator

Position Title: Cheese Processing Operator

Wage: $22.50/Hour + $2.00 Shift Premium

Shift: 2nd Shift

Hours: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM Monday - Friday

Join a fast-paced production team where you'll play a hands-on role in crafting high-quality cheese products! This 2nd shift opportunity offers competitive pay and the chance to work with state-of-the-art equipment in a clean, safety-focused environment. If you enjoy working with your hands, operating machinery, and being part of a collaborative team this is the role for you!

Cheese Processing Operator Responsibilities:

- Produce grating cheese according to the production schedule

- Load cheese and ingredients into cooking tanks following recipes

- Accurately record ingredient amounts and lot numbers

- Operate powered lift trucks to move cheese and ingredients

- Package finished products for storage or shipment

- Use hand scanners to track ingredients and work orders

- Clean equipment and utensils per sanitation guidelines

- Assist with new product trials in collaboration with the Research & Development team

- Follow all safety, HACCP, and GMP policies; report any food safety concerns

- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues as needed

Requirements For Cheese Processing Operator:

- High school diploma or GED

- 1-3 years of food manufacturing experience (preferred)

- Basic knowledge of automated equipment operation

- Strong computer and mechanical skills

- Ability to read and follow instructions, product labels, and work orders

- Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, weight measurements)

- Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities

- Strong teamwork and communication skills

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!

Why Work with QPS?

- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers

- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process

Best of all, our services are 100% free to job seekers!

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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