Cheese Handler/Packer
Job Number: 55067949
Pay Rate: $18.00 / hour
Job Description
General Labor – Bulk Cheese Handler / Line Attendant
Hiram, OH
$18.00 per hour
Contract to Hire (600 hours) – Grow your career up to $23/hr at hire-in
Hiram, OH
$18.00 per hour
Contract to Hire (600 hours) – Grow your career up to $23/hr at hire-in
Champion Personnel is now hiring General Labor / Line Attendants for Great Lakes Cheese, a leading wholesale cheese distribution company experiencing strong growth!
Position Overview
As a Bulk Cheese Handler / Line Attendant, you will play a key role in food production and packaging operations. This is a fast-paced manufacturing environment where safety, quality, and teamwork are top priorities.
Job Responsibilities
- Maintain cleanliness of production areas and equipment
- Prepare, handle, label, and package cheese products
- Perform quality checks according to customer specifications
- Weigh, measure, and palletize finished product
- Keep production lines stocked and running efficiently
- Operate equipment safely and follow GMP guidelines
- Complete accurate production records and basic data entry
- Use handheld scanners and pallet trucks
- Communicate effectively with team members regarding orders, safety, and quality
- Rotate between positions as needed
Management may assign additional duties as needed.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Manufacturing experience preferred
- Ability to lift up to 100 lbs frequently
- Comfortable working in cool temperatures (50–60°F)
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks
- Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
- Basic computer/data entry skills helpful
- Must comply with GMP and food safety standards
- Ability to read and understand production reports
- Must pass background check (no felonies within 7 years) and drug screen
Dress Code & PPE
PPE Provided: Hair nets, earplugs, safety glasses
Employee Must Provide: Closed-toe, slip-resistant shoes
Employee Must Provide: Closed-toe, slip-resistant shoes
Do NOT Wear:
- Hooded sweatshirts or jackets
- Jewelry of any kind (rings, watches, necklaces, earrings, etc.)
- Pants with holes or tears
Available Shifts
Multiple shift options available:
1st Shift
- M–F 6am–2pm
- M–F 7am–3pm
2nd Shift
- M–F 2pm–10pm
- M–F 3pm–11pm
3rd Shift
- Sun–Thurs 11pm–7am
- M–F 10pm–6am
12-Hour Rotating Shifts
- A & B Shift: 6am–6pm
- C & D Shift: 6pm–6am
Includes 30-minute unpaid lunch + two 10-minute breaks.
Location Perks
- Conveniently located right off Route 422
- Easy access from I-480
- Between Shaw Rd. & Rapids Rd.
- On-site parking available
Attendance Policy
Up to 4 attendance points may result in ending the assignment.
All absences or tardiness must be reported to Champion Personnel.
All absences or tardiness must be reported to Champion Personnel.
Benefits Upon Hire-In
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Best-in-class 401(k) / Retirement Plan
- Pay increases up to $23/hr at hire
Hiring Process
- Interview & resume review
- Drug test & background check
- 3-day orientation before starting assigned shift
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