Cheese Packaging Line Attendant - 2nd Shift

Saputo Inc.; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

EAP

401k

Paid time off

Employee stock options

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a Production Attendant to prepare and package cheese per customer specs, maintain records, and follow GMPs.

You will set up packaging lines, perform quality checks, and rotate through line positions while adhering to safety policies and the Safe Quality Food program. You will contribute to accurate production data, sustain organized work areas, and participate in mandatory meetings.

Qualifications

• Can consistently push, pull, and lift between 20 and 40 pounds.
• Can work with frequent bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, and maneuvering around manufacturing equipment.
• Can continuously stand or walk on a concrete surface.
• Can work scheduled hours and required overtime as needed.
• Display traits of reliability, honesty, respect, attention to detail, and punctuality.
• Have basic analytical and numerical skills and the ability to perform mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in different units of measurement.
• Can communicate effectively and efficiently.
• Have a working knowledge of Safety Methods and Procedures.
• Are self-motivated, able to multi-task, can work independently, and as part of a team.
• Are committed to food safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrate professionalism and positively represents and promotes Saputo at all times.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment which includes but not limited to: noise, changing temperatures (hot, wet, cold, humid), standing/walking/bending/stooping/climbing stairs, maneuvering around manufacturing equipment consistently throughout the shift.
• Physical lifting up to 40-lbs unassisted frequently throughout the shift.
• Working with chemicals, wearing personal protective equipment, and following approved chemical handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures including but not limited to, GMP, SOP, HACCP, SSOP, and H&S.
• Efficiently package cheese into desired packaging material. Identify and communicate any out-of-spec product conditions; follow the established notification protocol.
• Assist in the set-up of the packaging process, to include machinery, date code printers, computers, product labels, proper vat selection, added ingredients, etc.
• Quality checks to assure product is packaged according to customer specifications on production sheet (price/date/label/packaging).
• Ability to read and comprehend production worksheets.
• Keep work area neat, clean, and organized at all times.
• Make productive use of down time.
• Attends various mandatory safety and departmental meetings.
• Able to rotate into all positions on the line.
• Box and palletize boxes according to instructions: ensuring accurate counts and proper identification.
• Sanitize lines when needed.
• Enter data on production reports
• All Saputo employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All Saputo employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Physical strength

Production worksheets

Data entry

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Math skills

Multi-tasking

Reliability

Adaptability

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a Production Attendant to prepare and package cheese per customer specs, maintain records, and follow GMPs.

You will set up packaging lines, perform quality checks, and rotate through line positions while adhering to safety policies and the Safe Quality Food program. You will contribute to accurate production data, sustain organized work areas, and participate in mandatory meetings.