Cheese Packaging Technician — Growth & Safety Focus

Saputo Inc.; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Benefits

Community involvement

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is hiring a Line Attendant to support our packaging operations in Tulare, CA. You’ll ensure accurate records, verify codes and labels, and maintain clean, safe work areas in compliance with GMPs.

This role involves equipment setup, quality checks, sample testing, and timely communication with supervisors during changeovers. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift up to 60 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer experience is helpful
• Must be able to lift up to eighty (60) pounds and work in confined spaces

Responsibilities

• Will report issues/concerns to Supervisor on duty pertaining to personnel, GMP, quality and safety
• Setup all equipment and supplies- this includes but not limited to Hayssens, metal detector, automated tail-off equipment, scales, glue machines.
• Responsible for generating and documentation of computer pallet tickets
• Will check and verify all codes, labels, and packaging
• Will verify that correct cheese and vats are being packed within specifications
• Responsible for reading computer print outs and following a designated scheduled
• Will ensure communication of product changeovers, products to run before and after changeovers, and duties based on workstation rotation to fellow employees
• Will complete quality checks on film and code dates, metal detectors, product boxes, and use of tare weight and correct lot number usage
• Responsible for taking product samples to lab for testing purposes
• Responsible for all department documentation
• Ability to work in a safe and sanitary manner in compliance with GMP’s
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly and neat work area
• All other assigned duties

Skills

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is hiring a Line Attendant to support our packaging operations in Tulare, CA. You’ll ensure accurate records, verify codes and labels, and maintain clean, safe work areas in compliance with GMPs.

This role involves equipment setup, quality checks, sample testing, and timely communication with supervisors during changeovers. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift up to 60 pounds.