Packaging Machine Operator - Fluid

Saputo, Inc.; Brandon; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Inc. is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator for a 6-month temporary position in Brandon, MB. You will ensure product safety, proper sealing, and accurate weight/volume, while maintaining sanitation and GMP standards in a fast-paced packaging environment.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, strong communication and organizational skills, and careful documentation to support HACCP compliance and food safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to visually inspect product types and confirm quality.
• Proficiency in manual sanitation and maintaining GMP standards.
• Mechanical aptitude required to operate packaging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Verify fill weight and packaging quality.
• Maintain 100% accurate production documentation for HACCP and safety.
• Coordinate waste and recycling activities to keep a clean work area.
• Perform sanitation and soft maintenance on packaging equipment and surroundings.

Skills

Organoleptic inspection

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Legible handwriting

Job description

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. Ready to bring your best?

The Packaging Machine Operator is responsible for the Food Safety, secure mechanical deployment and sealing of the prescribed finished product to the prescribed packaging material, at the prescribed weight or volume within the timeline scheduled. Compliance related to the sanitation, accuracy and general performance of the filling equipment requires the Packaging Machine Operator to disassemble, C.O.P. (manual sanitation), inspect, perform Sanitary and Soft Maintenance, re-assemble, and sanitize equipment, accessories, tools and the general work environment to insure the highest quality of his/her packaged product are achieved.

Shift: Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Temporary position for 6 months

JOB DUTIES

Accountable for product verification, fill weight control, product loss control, packaging efficiency, package quality and identification, finished product quality, and finished product/package quantity. All neatly and accurately completed documentation related to the latter and any additional Food Safety, HACCP, Personal Safety affirmations, or Deviations with Corrective Action follow up. Vigilant in practicing and guarding activities within the Pasteurized Product Packaging Area to prevent biological, chemical or physical contamination of product. Coordinate Waste and Recycling Activities including organized collection and removal of materials to maintain a clean and safe work environment. Inter-departmental partnership and communications to promote efficient and effective execution of process. Embrace and foster Environmental and Sustainability initiative ·Embrace and foster attention to JSA (Job Safety Analysis), Risks, their mitigating procedures, Personal Protective Equipment and all other Personal Safety initiatives. Must be prepared to function in a rotational shift schedule ·Comply with GMP, HACCP & BRC standards. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Must possess a complete understanding of product types and characteristics to conduct visual and organoleptic inspection and confirmation of product quality Must perform accurate testing procedures and compilation of documentation as it pertains to a 100% commitment to the Plant HACCP Program. Must maintain all recognized cleaning, good housekeeping and sanitation practices (compliance of Good Manufacturing Practices). Mechanical Aptitude is necessary to perform well in this position. Must have good communication, organizational skills and legible handwriting.

*Please note that the duties, skills and requirements contained in the posting are common to the role and do not represent an exhaustive list of tasks and duties. Therefore some of the items may be subject to change based on needs of the business and job function.

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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Saputo is an equal opportunity employer. We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family. Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 10 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 50 countries. With 54 manufacturing facilities and over 18,100 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom. All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can-do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way.

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