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Starter Maker

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Description

This role involves managing the inventory and preparation of cultures and ingredients essential for dairy production. Key duties include operating and cleaning various tanks and equipment, supporting cheesemakers and RMC operators, maintaining raw materials, and upholding strict food safety and quality standards. The position requires adherence to documentation protocols and the ability to perform laboratory sampling.

What We're Looking For

Inventory cultures and Ingredients.,Must be forklift certified.,Must be able to lift 60 lb. bags of starter media.,Accurate completion of documentation.,Pull samples for the lab.,Must be able to use a microscope.,C.I.P. starter tanks, Brine UF, finesavers, cooker water tank, whey surge tanks, and tank jackets, and accessory equipment.,Complete titrations and pre-op on equipment.,Transfer cooker water.,Assist RMC operators with form changes, and brine room attendants when necessary.,Supply ingredients to Cheesemakers.,Make primary tanks.,Set secondary tanks.,Maintain raw materials in the starter area.,Assist with production needs.,Peel starter bags daily.,Must be able to take and pass a Pasteurizer test given by the State Inspector.,Will have 3 months from being placed in job to obtain license.,Must be able to cross train and master other jobs as assigned.,Responsible for food safety and food quality.,Must be able to read and write in English.

Ideal Candidate

Pasteurizer license (to be obtained within 3 months)

Hard Skills

Forklift operation
Microscope use
Titration
CIP (Clean-in-place)
Brine system operation
Tank equipment operation
Lab sampling
Pasteurizer operation

Soft Skills

Cross-training
Food safety
Food quality
Attention to detail

Benefits

Saputo offers a variety of benefits including competitive salaries and hourly wages, health and well-being programs, service awards, learning and development programs, and retirement plans.

Special Commitments

Must be able to lift 60 lb. bags of starter media,Requires obtaining a Pasteurizer license within 3 months of placement,Must be willing to cross train and master other jobs as assigned

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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