3rd Shift Machine Operator I 1507
Great Lakes CheeseAbilene, Texas, United States
Posted April 7, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Great Lakes Cheese is a premier manufacturer and packager of natural and processed cheeses, serving grocery stores, restaurants, and foodservice distributors across the U.S. with facilities in multiple states. Founded by Hans Epprecht in 1958, the company remains privately owned by the Epprecht Family and features an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that gives all employee-owners a shared stake in the business.
Job Description
The 3rd Shift Machine Operator I operates machinery to meet customer specifications in compliance with company policy related to GMPs and Safety, acts in lead capacity to ensure line is running efficiently.
Requirements
- Maintain area, equipment and personal sanitation
- Ensure proper set up of film, zipper, labels, cheese and operation of machinery
- Inspect conveyor belt to ensure smooth flow of cheese
- Disassemble and assemble equipment
- Sanitize machinery
- Communicate to line personnel on daily production issues, changes, and safety issues
- Operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently