Production Crew Member (3rd Shift)

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

How you will make contributions that matter...

Attend scheduled shift regularly and punctually and able to fulfill all required duties.

Focus on customer satisfaction and brand integrity by adhering to and promoting company policies and procedures, including:

Employee Health & Safety

Food safety

Product Quality

Productivity

Safe and efficient set-up, operation and tear-down of processing equipment; striving to minimize loss of product.

Abide by make recipes, target moistures and quality standards for cheeses produced ensuring consistency, quality, and safety.

Strive to ensure production targets and goals are achieved according to schedule; rotating through all departmental positions as instructed.

Adhere to FIFO rotation procedures of product and departmental ingredients. Properly transfer product from/to coolers and staging areas.

Operate the presses, robot, and bag washer

Maintain the work area, including general housekeeping, to ensure a safe and efficient environment.

Perform routine quality checks to ensure product meets required specifications (i.e. temperature, moisture, coding/identification, etc.); documenting all verification actions.

Assist fellow teammates in reaching their full potential by promoting a culture of team work through demonstrating, teaching, reviewing, and providing guidance.

Effectively communicate with department, plant and company personnel to ensure safe and effective departmental operations and processes.

Neatly and accurately complete departmental checklists, verifications and other paperwork, as required.

Operation of C.I.P. and C.O.P. systems. Sanitize production equipment within the specified guidelines.

Practices and enforces good manufacturing and health and safety practices and continually ensures the quality of the product.

Sanitation of production equipment within the specified guidelines.

Perform other duties as assigned.

You are best suited for the role if you…

Ability to work scheduled hours with overtime to be expected. Schedules are determined by production and staffing needs and therefore may vary.

Committed to food safety/quality and customer satisfaction.

Maintain good attendance and promptness when reporting to work.

Reliable, honest, and respectful.

Ability to multi-task and self-direct/self-motivate

Accuracy and attention to detail.

Committed to food safety/quality and customer satisfaction.

Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, both verbally and non-verbally.

Strong work character with ability to work with other team members as well as individually.

Ability to work in manufacturing environment which includes, but not limited to: standing/walking on concrete, noise, changing temperatures (hot, wet, cold, and humid), routine bending/stooping/twisting/pushing/pulling, lifting 50 lbs., climbing stairs, maneuvering around manufacturing equipment throughout shift.

Working with sanitation chemicals, wearing approved personal protective equipment and following approved chemical handling procedures.

Values that align with the Saputo culture: Efficiency through Simplicity, Family Environment, Ownership and Commitment, Hands on Approach, Passion.

We support and care for our employees by providing them with…

Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment

Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family

Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products

Salary Range: $22.66 to $23.66

“Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, educations, skills and training”

Saputo is among the top three cheese producers in the USA and one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. We have a diversified product portfolio with well-known retail brands, such as Friendship Dairies, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella and Treasure Cave, and a strong foodservice presence, partnering with chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Thanks to our countrywide footprint and national and international distribution networks, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and, consumers and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in the USA, please click here. (

Join the Saputo Dairy USA team to make your contributions matter every day!

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