Dairy Packaging Operator — On‑Site, Team Player

Saputo, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,684 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. seeks a Semi-Skilled Labor operator at our Friendship, NY facility to provide safe and efficient production support, including hand-stacking, case packing, packaging coders setup, and maintaining clean work areas.

The role requires a high school diploma or 1 year of experience, basic math and computer skills, and the ability to follow SOPs and safety procedures. SAP experience is a plus. This full-time on-site position offers growth opportunities and hands-on training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Preferred: Experience in food manufacturing, warehousing, or dairy production.
• Strong math and computer skills (SAP experience is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient production support, including hand-stacking, case packing, housekeeping, product conveying, and reclaim.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) in detail without deviation.
• Set up packaging coders and validate product codes per specifications.
• Identify and report out-of-specification product conditions following notification protocols.
• Perform routine equipment adjustments using hand tools.
• Safely operate a lift truck to move materials as needed.
• Accurately complete production records and documentation.
• Assist with equipment changeovers, CIP/SIP, clean-up, and setup.
• Perform department environmental controls and product reclaim/rework operations.
• Package and stack products.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Follow all occupational health and safety procedures, GMPs, and food safety requirements.
• Cross-train with other departments.
• Maintain clean work areas within established housekeeping guidelines.
• Adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics, Company Values, and Workplace Climate Policy.
• Work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Strong math skills

Computer skills

SAP experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. seeks a Semi-Skilled Labor operator at our Friendship, NY facility to provide safe and efficient production support, including hand-stacking, case packing, packaging coders setup, and maintaining clean work areas.

The role requires a high school diploma or 1 year of experience, basic math and computer skills, and the ability to follow SOPs and safety procedures. SAP experience is a plus. This full-time on-site position offers growth opportunities and hands-on training.