Relief Operator

Saputo Cheese USA Inc.

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide rest breaks and meal periods for team members in identified process, filling and packaging positions in accordance with meal and rest period schedules.
• Safe and efficient operation of production packaging and filling equipment as required.
• Set-up, operate and replenish fiber gluer and/or taping equipment.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP's) in detail without deviation.
• Collect routine product samples and perform routine seal integrity testing to inspect the carton for leaks, tears and perform dye inspections for quality assurance.
• Generate pallet identification labels in accordance to the production schedule. This includes the verification of case quantity, product, product ID and production dates.
• Set-up case coding equipment and validate product case codes in accordance with code specifications.
• Verify and record accurate product case quantities.
• Identify and effectively communicate any out-of-specification product conditions. Follow the established notification protocol.
• Perform routine equipment adjustments.
• Accurately and neatly complete production records, break relief reports and documents.
• Perform equipment change-overs, clean-up operations and equipment set-up.
• Perform environmental controls.
• Safe operation of lift truck.
• Perform product reclaim and rework operations in accordance with reclaim guidelines.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Follow all established occupational health and safety procedures.
• Follow all established GMP's and Food Safety requirements.
• Cross-train in all other departments, in order to fill time off or gaps in schedule.
• Perform good housekeeping within established housekeeping guidelines.
• Comply with federal, state and local dairy food regulations.
• Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply the Saputo values.
• Work together professionally in a team environment with coworkers and other department personnel.
• Other duties as required by management.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of (2)-two years of demonstrated work experience in food manufacturing, dairy food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Advanced quality/food safety training and/or certifications is a plus, but not required.
• Strong math skills.
• Strong PC skills, MS Excel and ERP applications, SAP a plus.
• Strong technical skills, ability to operate and understand equipment controls, touch panels and mechanical operations.
• Posess lift truck certification or ability to obtain lift truck certification (Powered Industrial Trucks).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated work history.
• Consistent attendance is a must.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in manufacturing environment which includes but not limited to: noise, changing temperatures (hot, wet, cold, humid), standing/walking/bending/stooping/climbing stairs, maneuvering around manufacturing equipment consistently throughout the shift.
• Working with chemicals, wearing personal protective equipment and following approved chemical handling procedures.
• Good visual acuity with the ability to see color.
• Physical lifting up to 45-lbs frequently throughout the shift. Ability to lift 50+ lbs with assistance.
• Shift flexibility. This is a hands-on role for a 24/7 manufacturing facility. Our equipment operators are assigned to a team on a shift, 24/7 operation to support manufacturing. This can either be days, swing or night shift and weekends. Work days and shifts may change to help cover vacations/absences, during plant downtime or related events such as audits.

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, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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