General Production Attendant

About the role

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. seeks a Production Attendant to join our team. We are a top 10 global dairy processor dedicated to making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures including GMP, SOP, HACCP, SSOP, and H&S.
• Efficiently package cheese into desired packaging material.
• Identify and communicate any out-of-spec product conditions; follow the established notification protocol.
• Absorb and communicate instructions from supervisors.
• Assist in the set-up of the packaging process, to include machinery, date code printers, computers, product labels, proper vat selection, added ingredients, etc.
• Quality checks to assure product is packaged according to customer specifications on production sheet (price/date/label/packaging).
• Ability to read and comprehend production worksheets.
• Keep work area neat, clean, and organized at all times.
• Make productive use of down time.
• Attends various mandatory safety and departmental meetings.
• Able to rotate into all positions on the line.
• Box and palletize boxes according to instructions: ensuring accurate counts and proper identification.
• Sanitize lines when needed.
• Enter data on production reports.

Qualifications

• Can consistently push, pull, and lift between 20 and 40 pounds.
• Can work with frequent bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, and maneuvering around manufacturing equipment.
• Can continuously stand or walk on a concrete surface.
• Can work scheduled hours and required overtime as needed.
• Display traits of reliability, honesty, respect, attention to detail, and punctuality.
• Have basic analytical and numerical skills and the ability to perform mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in different units of measurement.
• Can communicate effectively and efficiently.
• Have a working knowledge of Safety Methods and Procedures.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Are committed to food safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work in a 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.
• Physical lifting up to 40-lbs unassisted frequently throughout the shift.
• Working with chemicals, wearing personal protective equipment, and following approved chemical handling procedures.

Benefits

We support and care for our employees by providing comprehensive benefit programs that include medical, dental and vision insurance, EAP, 401k, employee stock options, paid time off. Employee recognition and incentive programs. Opportunities to contribute to your community via a VTO program and plant engagement activities.

Pay

$25.47/hour + $2.00 shift premium

Schedule

12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule

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.

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