Custodian

Saputo Cheese USA, Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Meaningful compensation & benefits

Community involvement

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking qualified candidates for a facility role focused on housekeeping, material handling, and general plant support in a dairy production environment.

The position emphasizes adherence to GMP, 5S, and safety protocols while enabling teamwork across departments. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 1–2 years of food manufacturing experience, and basic math and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1–2 years of demonstrated work experience in food manufacturing.
• Quality/food safety training and/or certifications are a plus.
• Understanding of common food manufacturing acronyms (SQF, HACCP, SOP, 5S, GMP).
• Strong math skills.
• Ability to operate equipment controls and touch panels, plus basic mechanical operations.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification (Class I-V).
• Background check required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently or in a team.
• Good attendance is a must.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping activities within schedules and defined areas of the facility.
• Move pallets, containers, and materials using hand trucks, pallet jacks, or forklift.
• Maintain organization of offices and plant areas.
• Follow GMP, 5S, and food safety protocols; assist with waste and recycling processes.
• Complete housekeeping schedules and documents accurately.
• Stock supplies in restrooms, breakrooms, conference rooms, and GMP stock locations.
• Maintain drinking water supply and related equipment sanitation.
• Support palletization, product reclaim, and rework operations as needed.
• Assist with internal and external audits and health/safety procedures.
• Cross-train as backup for Palletizer and Utility positions.

Skills

Strong math skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification (Class I-V)

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?

How you will make contributions that matter...

• Perform good housekeeping activities within established housekeeping schedules as defined by area/department, this includes defined internal and external areas of facility.
• Perform material handling, moving pallets, containers, materials with hand truck, pallet jack or forklift.
• Perform routine office and plant organization storage activities.
• Perform facilities sanitation controls (garbage, waste, recycling) activities.
• Accurately complete housekeeping schedule and documents.
• Stock supplies in restrooms, employee breakrooms, conference rooms, visitor stations, and GMP stock supply locations throughout the facility.
• Inventory, replenish and maintain fresh drinking water supply, to include cleaning and maintaining drinking water equipment.
• Perform case hand stack and product rework operations as needed.
• Follow all established cross-contamination prevention protocols, 5S and facility GMP Equipment and Utensils color-code system.
• Support all company visitor and employee relations activities to include conference room set-up, supplies, meal/beverage preparation and clean-up activities.
• Safe operation of a forklift, safe material handling operations.
• Accurately and neatly complete company records and documents.
• Perform environmental controls.
• Follow Blood Borne Pathogens program requirements and safe methods for protection and disposal.
• Perform product reclaim and rework operations in accordance with reclaim guidelines.
• Perform manual product hand stacking / palletizing activities as necessary.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Follow all established occupational health and safety procedures.
• Follow all established GMP's and Food Safety requirements.
• Cross-train and act as back-up for Palletizer and Utility positions.
• Comply with federal, state and local dairy food regulations.
• Adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics, actively apply the Saputo Company Values and Workplace Climate Policy.
• Work together with co-workers and other department personnel.
• Other duties as required by management.

You are best suited for the role if you...

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of (1)-two years of demonstrated work experience in food manufacturing, dairy food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Advanced quality/food safety training and/or certifications is a plus, but not required.
• A working understanding of food manufacturing acronyms (SQF, HACCP, SOP, 5S, GMP)
• Strong math skills.
• Strong technical skills, ability to operate and understand equipment controls, touch panels and mechanical operations.
• Ability to obtain a forklift certification, classes I-V to include pallet trucks.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Be self-motivated, work independently or in a team environment.
• Demonstrated work history.
• Good attendance is a must.

We support and care for our employees by providing them with...

• Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products

In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, 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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