Cheese Packaging Technician – Growth & Benefits

Saputo Inc.; Town of Almena (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Community involvement

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking an entry-level Packaging Technician in Wisconsin. You will manually apply cheese and ingredients to lines, perform packaging tasks, and restock materials while supporting a clean, compliant production environment.

The role emphasizes safety, regular attendance, teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Starting wage is published, with opportunities for development within a leading dairy processor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience or training; or equivalent education/experience.
• Ability to read and understand instructions.
• Maintain good sanitation and housekeeping practices.
• Comply with quality system and regulatory requirements.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Requires regular attendance.
• Ability to manipulate, lift and position heavy equipment.
• Bend, stoop, kneel and crawl; climb steps and safety ladders; continuous walking and standing.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly.

Responsibilities

• Manually apply cheese and ingredients to the production line.
• Perform manual packaging tasks (bagging, wrapping, labeling, boxing, palletizing).
• Restock packaging materials into machines (boxes, tape, glue, film).
• Monitor production flow; remove bad product as needed and reapply if necessary.
• Assist coworkers in tasks and verify production quality.
• Handle and use cleaning chemicals and perform sanitation duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read instructions

Sanitation

Quality compliance

Safety

Regular attendance

Heavy lifting

Mobility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking an entry-level Packaging Technician in Wisconsin. You will manually apply cheese and ingredients to lines, perform packaging tasks, and restock materials while supporting a clean, compliant production environment.

The role emphasizes safety, regular attendance, teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Starting wage is published, with opportunities for development within a leading dairy processor.