Box Maker - 12 Hour, Nights

About the role

Saputo brings 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.

Responsibilities

• Cross-train in milk receiving, pasteurization, batching/blend, and product filling operations.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) in detail without deviation.
• Inspect bulk tanker, collect raw dairy samples, perform sensory evaluations, and physical testing.
• Promptly report any out-of-specifications or deviations to the department supervisor.
• Safely hook-up tanker trucks, pump raw dairy product into bulk tanks, and perform CIP and SIP operations.
• Mix, blend, and batch product blends according to customer recipes and specifications.
• Process product in compliance with state and federal guidelines to meet pasteurization requirements.
• Review daily time and temperature charts, report variances, and implement corrective action plans.
• Perform filler operator duties, including operation, set-up, product change-overs, and adjustments.
• Identify and communicate out-of-specification product conditions, follow notification protocols, and perform routine equipment adjustments.
• Operate a lift truck safely, accurately complete production records, and perform clean-up and set-up operations.
• Support product reclaim and rework operations, and perform environmental controls.
• Unload trucks, follow inventory control guidelines, and support internal and external audits.
• Follow established occupational health and safety procedures, GMPs, and Food Safety requirements.
• Cross-train with other departments and maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Comply with federal, state, and local dairy food regulations.
• Adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics and actively apply the Saputo Company Values and Workplace Climate Policy.
• Work collaboratively with co-workers and other department personnel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated work experience in food manufacturing, dairy food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Advanced quality/food safety training and/or certifications are a plus, but not required.
• A working understanding of food manufacturing acronyms (SQF, QA/QC, CQP, HACCP, SOP, 5S, GMP).
• Strong math skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP applications, SAP.
• Strong technical skills, ability to operate and understand equipment controls, touch panels, and mechanical operations.
• Successful completion of drug screen and background check.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must possess a strong work character and ability to work in a team environment.
• Must possess a strong work ethic and passion for the job.
• Ability to multi-task and follow instructions.
• Must be self-motivated and self-directed to support complex operations.
• Critical thinking and ability to analyze data and situations is a must.
• Detail-oriented with strong emphasis on accuracy and organization.

Skills

• Strong math skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP applications, SAP.
• Strong technical skills, ability to operate and understand equipment controls, touch panels, and mechanical operations.
• Working knowledge of food manufacturing acronyms (SQF, QA/QC, CQP, HACCP, SOP, 5S, GMP).
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) in detail without deviation.
• Ability to perform sensory evaluations and physical testing.
• Ability to operate and understand equipment controls, touch panels, and mechanical operations.
• Ability to perform routine equipment adjustments.
• Ability to perform lift truck operations safely.
• Ability to accurately and neatly complete production records and documents.
• Ability to perform clean-up and set-up operations.
• Ability to perform environmental controls.
• Ability to perform product reclaim and rework operations in accordance with guidelines.
• Ability to unload trucks and follow inventory control guidelines.
• Ability to support internal and external audits.
• Ability to follow established occupational health and safety procedures.
• Ability to follow established GMPs and Food Safety requirements.
• Ability to cross-train with other departments.
• Ability to maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Ability to comply with federal, state, and local dairy food regulations.
• Ability to adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics and actively apply the Saputo Company Values and Workplace Climate Policy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers and other department personnel.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$21.63 + $1.50/hr night shift differential.

Schedule

Depending on Shift: B-Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, & every other Wednesday 6pm-6:30am
D-Schedule: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, & every other Wednesday 6pm-6:30am.

Contact Information

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.