Packaging Operator Jobs

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

The incumbent is responsible for packaging Human Consumption food with the highest regard to quality and DATCP regulations to supply Premier Quality Material to our customers.

How you will make contributions that matter...

• Assists other personnel as needed and will perform other duties essential to the department as requested.
• Trained to run Protein Dryer.
• Cover as Lactose Operator when needed.
• Ability to obtain a license and operate a forklift.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary atmosphere, with a high regard for food safety and environmental impacts.
• Perform hook ups and CIP on the dryer equipment.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs, ladders, and work in elevated areas of the plant.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, nights, and additional hours beyond regularly scheduled shift to cover vacancies.
• Ability to continuously lift over 50lbs during a scheduled work shift.
• Ability to work indoors, and in dusty environments.
• Must be able to troubleshoot equipment shortfalls/failures, and repair tasks that may not require Maintenance Department.
• Ensure accurate information of operating logs, metal detector, batch records and transactions are recorded.
• Confirms each task is completed on time
• Trained to operate the Lactose Evaporator.
• Follows established department GMP’s, SOP’s and batch record instructions.
• Attends various mandatory safety and departmental meetings.
• Communicates in a courteous and positive manner to accomplish duties effectively, working as a team with all involved.
• Understand and follow all SOP’s.
• Supports a culture that is consistent with Saputo’s values.
• Trained to operate the dryer.

You are best suited for the role if you…

• 3-5 years of customer service experience in a manufacturing, farming or agriculture environment is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Strong customer service focus is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required, related post-secondary training is an asset.
• Attention to detail data entry into ERP Software

We support and care for our employees by providing them with…

• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family
• Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products

Saputo is among the top three cheese producers in the USA and one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. We have a diversified product portfolio with well-known retail brands, such as Friendship Dairies, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella and Treasure Cave, and a strong foodservice presence, partnering with chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Thanks to our countrywide footprint and national and international distribution networks, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and, consumers and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in the USA, please click here. (http://saputo.com/en/our-products/usa-sector)

Join the Saputo Dairy USA team to make your contributions matter every day!

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