Box Maker- D Shift

About the role

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.

Key Attributes

• Must possess a strong work character and have the 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.

Responsibilities

• Operator will cross-train in the following jobs as required: milk receiving, pasteurization and batching/blend and product filling operations.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP’s) in detail without deviation.
• Inspection of bulk tanker.
• Collect raw dairy sample and perform organoleptic sensory evaluation and physical testing, to include visual, odor, flavor, antibiotic, oil and fat.
• Promptly report any out of specifications or deviations to the department supervisor.
• Safely hook-up tanker truck to off-load dairy products, ensure tanker is properly vented.
• Pump raw dairy product into specified bulk tanks.
• Clean and CIP tanker.
• Perform routine SIP operations.
• Mix, blend and batch product blends per customer recipe’s and specifications.
• Follow mix guidelines to ensure accuracy of ingredients, usage and tracking.
• Process product in accordance with state and federal guidelines to ensure pasteurization requirements are satisfied per PMO and Company product process/pasteurization requirements.
• Daily time and temperature chart review, report variances and corrective action plans in support of FSMA compliance.
• Perform Filler Operator duties and responsibilities as required, to include operation, set-up, product change-overs and adjustments.
• Review fill weights, packaging quality inspections and tests, document and report any variances.
• Identify and effectively communicate any out-of-specification product conditions.
• Follow the established notification protocol.
• Perform routine equipment adjustments.
• Safe operation of a lift truck.
• Accurately and neatly complete production records and documents.
• Perform equipment change-overs, clean-up operations and equipment set-up.
• Perform environmental controls.
• Perform product reclaim and rework operations in accordance with reclaim guidelines.
• Unload trucks as required, follow all inventory control 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 with other departments.
• Perform good housekeeping within established housekeeping guidelines.
• Comply with federal, state and local dairy food regulations.
• Adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics, actively apply the Saputo Company Values and Workplace Climate Policy.
• Work together with co-workers and other department personnel.
• Other duties as required by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of demonstrated work experience in food manufacturing; dairy food manufacturing experience preferred.
• 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 preferred.
• 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.

Schedule

This position follows a compressed workweek with alternating 3-day and 4-day workweeks, offering employees extended time off while supporting our 24/7 manufacturing operation.

• Shift Schedule: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM
• Typically scheduled Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and every other Saturday.

Employees assigned to D Shift receive an additional $1.50 per hour night shift premium.