Relief Operator - Days

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide rest breaks, meal periods, and day off relief for team members in identified process, filling, and packaging positions in accordance with work schedules.
• Safe and efficient operation of production filling and packaging equipment, including: product fill systems, automated case forming, packaging, case packing, and palletizing equipment.
• Set-up, operate, and replenish fiber gluer and/or taping equipment.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) in detail without deviation.
• Collect routine product samples and perform routine seal integrity testing to inspect packaging for leaks, tears, and required fill package inspections for quality assurance.
• Generate pallet identification labels in accordance with the production schedule, including 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 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, GMPs, and Food Safety requirements.
• Cross-train with other departments.
• Perform good housekeeping within established 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Minimum of 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 technical skills, ability to operate and understand equipment controls, touch panels, and mechanical operations.
• Possess lift truck certification or ability to obtain lift truck certification (Powered Industrial Trucks) per OSHA standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good PC skills, efficiency with MS Excel and ERP applications; SAP preferred.
• Demonstrated work history.
• Demonstrated good attendance is a must.

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance career fulfillment.
• Meaningful compensation and benefits that help you care for your family.
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.

Pay

Hourly rate: $22.91/hr