Dairy Process & Fill Operator

Saputo, Inc.; Town of Delhi (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-hour rotating shifts

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a Production Operator in New York to support dairy manufacturing operations. You will handle milk receiving, pasteurization, batching, and filling, ensuring adherence to SOPs and safety standards.

The role requires attention to detail, strong math and computer skills, and the ability to work in a team on a rotating 12-hour shift. Responsibilities include sampling, testing, off-loading tanker deliveries, CIP/SIP, product blending, and weight verification.

Qualifications

• Must possess a strong work character and team orientation.
• Ability to multi-task and follow instructions with accuracy.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented and organized.
• Strong math and computer skills; SAP/ERP familiarity preferred.
• Quality and food-safety awareness and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Cross-train in milk receiving, pasteurization, batching, and filling operations.
• Follow SOPs in detail; inspect bulk tanker and report deviations.
• Collect dairy samples and perform organoleptic and physical testing.
• Hook up tanker, off-load product, and pump into bulk tanks.
• Clean, CIP, SIP operations; mix and batch according to recipes.
• Ensure pasteurization per PMO and regulatory guidelines.
• Review time/temperature charts and report variances.
• Perform filler duties, check weights, and document variances.
• Identify out-of-spec product and communicate to supervisor.
• Operate lift truck; complete production records and change-overs.
• Support audits, housekeeping, and GMP/food-safety compliance.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Team environment

Multi-tasking

Self-motivated

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Math skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a Production Operator in New York to support dairy manufacturing operations. You will handle milk receiving, pasteurization, batching, and filling, ensuring adherence to SOPs and safety standards.

The role requires attention to detail, strong math and computer skills, and the ability to work in a team on a rotating 12-hour shift. Responsibilities include sampling, testing, off-loading tanker deliveries, CIP/SIP, product blending, and weight verification.