Dairy Plant Facilities Technician

Saputo Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Competitive benefits

Community involvement

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in Las Cruces, NM, seeks a dependable team member to perform housekeeping, material handling, and sanitation duties in our dairy facility. You will operate a forklift, stock supplies, maintain records, and follow GMP, HACCP, and 5S standards while supporting audits and cross-training as needed.

A high school diploma and reliable attendance are preferred. Join a culture that values safety, teamwork, and delivering quality products to our communities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1–2 years of demonstrated work experience in food manufacturing, dairy preferred.
• Advanced quality/food safety training or certifications a plus, not required.
• Familiarity with food manufacturing acronyms (SQF, HACCP, SOP, 5S, GMP).
• Strong math skills and ability to read measurements and production records.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification (Class I–V) if needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping activities within defined schedules for both interior and exterior facility areas.
• Move pallets, containers, and materials using forklift, pallet jack, or hand truck.
• Conduct sanitation, waste handling, and GMP-related tasks.
• Stock supplies in break rooms, restrooms, and GMP stock locations; maintain drinking water supplies.
• Complete records and documents accurately; support audits and cross-training as needed.

Skills

Housekeeping

Forklift operation

Math skills

Quality/food safety

SOP/HACCP

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in Las Cruces, NM, seeks a dependable team member to perform housekeeping, material handling, and sanitation duties in our dairy facility. You will operate a forklift, stock supplies, maintain records, and follow GMP, HACCP, and 5S standards while supporting audits and cross-training as needed.

A high school diploma and reliable attendance are preferred. Join a culture that values safety, teamwork, and delivering quality products to our communities.