Packaging Operator

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... Supports a culture that is consistent with Saputo’s values. Follows established department GMP’s, SOP’s and batch record instructions. Understand and follow all SOP’s. Ability to continuously lift over 50lbs during a scheduled work shift. Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, nights, and additional hours beyond regularly scheduled shift to cover vacancies. Ability to work indoors, and in dusty environments. Ability to ascend and descend stairs, ladders, and work in elevated areas of the plant. Ability to obtain a license and operate a forklift. Ensure accurate information of operating logs, metal detector, batch records and transactions are recorded. Confirms each task is completed on time Maintains a safe and sanitary atmosphere, with a high regard for food safety and environmental impacts. 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. Assists other personnel as needed and will perform other duties essential to the department as requested. Perform hook ups and CIP on the dryer equipment. Trained to operate the dryer. Must be able to troubleshoot equipment shortfalls/failures, and repair tasks that may not require Maintenance Department. Trained to operate the Lactose Evaporator. Cover as Lactose Operator when needed. Trained to run Protein Dryer. You are best suited for the role if you… High School Diploma or equivalent required, related post-secondary training is an asset. 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. Attention to detail data entry into ERP Software We support and care for our employees by providing them with… Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family 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! Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC endeavors to make CareersUSA.Saputo.com accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at 214-863-2300 or email us.recruitingsupport@saputo.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit www.EEOC.gov. To review the Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA LLC Privacy Notice for California applicants, please visit our Corporate website associated section by clicking here (English) or here (Spanish). Saputo, one of the top ten dairy processors in the world, produces, markets, and distributes a wide array of dairy products of the utmost quality, including cheese, fluid milk, extended shelf-life milk and cream products, cultured products, and dairy ingredients. Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada, a leading dairy processor in Australia and the top dairy processor in Argentina. In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. In the United Kingdom, Saputo is the leading manufacturer of branded cheese and dairy spreads. In addition to its dairy portfolio, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a range of dairy alternative cheeses and beverages. Saputo products are sold in several countries under market-leading brands, as well as private label brands. Saputo Inc. is a publicly traded company and its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “SAP”. Follow Saputo’s activities at Saputo.com or via Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.