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Full-Time
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Packaging Operator

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Description

This role involves the safe and efficient operation of production packaging equipment, including automated case forming, packaging, and palletizing machinery. The operator will be responsible for setting up and operating equipment, following standard operating procedures, generating and verifying labels and case codes, performing routine adjustments and change-overs, conducting clean-up operations, and completing production records. The position also requires operating a lift truck, performing environmental controls, handling product reclaim and rework, supporting audits, adhering to safety and food safety guidelines (GMPs), cross-training, maintaining good housekeeping, and complying with dairy food regulations and company ethics. This is a night shift position from 6 PM to 6 AM.

What We're Looking For

Safe and efficient operation of production packaging equipment (automated case forming, packaging, palletizing),Set-up, operate, and replenish fiber gluer and/or taping equipment,Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP’s) without deviation,Generate pallet identification labels and verify case quantity, product, product ID, and production dates,Set-up case coding equipment and validate product case codes,Verify and record accurate product case quantities,Identify and communicate out-of-specification product conditions,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,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,Comply with federal, state, and local dairy food regulations,Adhere to Saputo Code of Ethics, Company Values, and Workplace Climate Policy,Work together with co-workers

Ideal Candidate

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred),Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated work experience in food manufacturing (dairy food manufacturing experience preferred),Advanced quality/food safety training and/or certifications (a plus, but not required),Working understanding of food manufacturing acronyms (SQF, QA/QC, CQP, QAP, HACCP, SOP, 5S, GMP, etc.),Lift truck certification or ability to obtain one,Successful completion of drug screen and background check,Demonstrated work history,Good attendance

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Hard Skills

Automated packaging equipment operation
Case forming
Palletizing
Fiber gluer operation
Taping equipment operation
Pallet identification label generation
Case coding equipment setup
Product verification
Equipment adjustments
Lift truck operation
Production record keeping
Equipment change-overs
Clean-up operations
Environmental controls
Product reclaim
Product rework
Audit support
Occupational health and safety procedures
GMPs
Food safety
Cross-training
Housekeeping
Regulatory compliance
Math skills
Technical skills
Equipment controls
Touch panels
Mechanical operations

Soft Skills

Communication (verbal and written)
Attention to detail
Teamwork
Adherence to procedures
Problem-solving (identifying out-of-specification conditions)
Reliability (good attendance)
Adaptability (cross-training)
Ethical conduct

Work Hours

6 PM - 6 AM (Night Shift)

Benefits

Development opportunities
Meaningful compensation & benefits
Opportunities to contribute to the community

Special Commitments

Must pass drug screen and background check

About the Company

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Saputo Inc.

Saputo Inc. is a leading global dairy processor based in Montreal, Canada, known for producing and distributing a wide array of high-quality products including cheese, fluid milk, and dairy ingredients. Founded in 1954, it has grown into one of the top ten dairy processors in the world, with significant operations across Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

Family-oriented
Ambitious
Community-focused
Growth-driven
Integrity-driven
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