Cheese Production Operator — Leadhand Support

Saputo Inc.; Tavistock; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Inc. in Ontario is seeking a Skilled Operator, Production to support Friulano/Feta production, packaging, and related processes. This full-time role reports to the Supervisor, Production and may involve stepping in for the Leadhand as needed.

The position requires operating cheese production equipment, maintaining sanitation and quality procedures, and recording data in AS400 (with SAP rollout). A team-oriented, safety-conscious mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Sound communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, results oriented and possess high degree of initiative, and work well with minimal supervision.
• Must be available to work various shifts, weekends, and work overtime as required.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• High school diploma preferred (but not required).

Responsibilities

• Complete processes which relate to Friulano/Feta/Table production.
• Support the Leadhand, Production, and assume responsibilities of the Leadhand as required.
• Direct staff, communicate in a professional manner, and reassign staff as necessary i.e. absent worker.
• Assume responsibility for operation of all Feta/Friulano production, packaging and processing equipment.
• Sanitation of all parts, equipment and department as per standard operating procedures.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures to ensure the highest quality product possible.
• Accurate recording of all data and inventory entries into AS400 and be able to do so after SAP implementation.
• Must demonstrate teamwork, co-operation, responsibility, initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Understand the disassembly & assembly of cheese production machinery, able to operate material handling equipment.
• Ensures the efficient and effective use of equipment and material resource.
• Assists in the manufacturing process and cleaning process as required.
• Ensures that safe conditions exist always within the work environment; will take appropriate action to protect the health and safety of employees and comply with all requirements as stated in the Health and Safety policy.
• Full participation in the HACCP program and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Initiative

Flexibility

Computer skills

Overtime readiness

Education

High School Diploma (preferred)

Job description

Saputo Inc. in Ontario is seeking a Skilled Operator, Production to support Friulano/Feta production, packaging, and related processes. This full-time role reports to the Supervisor, Production and may involve stepping in for the Leadhand as needed.

The position requires operating cheese production equipment, maintaining sanitation and quality procedures, and recording data in AS400 (with SAP rollout). A team-oriented, safety-conscious mindset is essential.