Dairy Processing Technician – Dryer & Packaging Expert

Saputo Inc.; Reedsburg (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a production operator to support dairy manufacturing processes, monitor equipment, and ensure product quality and safety in a fast-paced facility.

You will follow GMPs, SOPs, and batch records, perform hourly checks, run the Protein Dryer, manage material handling, and communicate with team members to keep production running smoothly. The role offers opportunities to contribute to our community impact and develop your career within a leading global

Qualifications

• Experience in a dairy manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with good time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Follows established department GMPs, SOPs and batch record instructions.
• Troubleshoot equipment shortfalls/failures, and repair tasks that may not require Maintenance Department.
• Performs hourly checks that monitor material flow or instruments to ensure optimal processing conditions.
• Properly organizes and secures stored material for shipping.
• Trained to run Protein Dryer.
• Collects samples of powder and liquids for analysis; examines visually or by hand to verify qualities such as clarity, cleanliness, consistency, dryness, and texture.
• Maintains correct dryer CIP procedures by set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions.
• Communicates with evaporator operators and baggers on a timely basis.
• Keeps record of whey products being dried and the nature of non-conformities and any subsequent actions taken and ensure involvement to address the corrections.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly. Follows all standard Sanitation Operating Procedures. Maintain an effective audit ready program, taking into consideration the status and importance of the processes and areas to be audited as well as the corrective action of previous audits. Supports SQF by maintaining food safety through completing job tasks and maintaining their area in a sanitary manner.
• Properly controls the automated process of filling bags and sling totes with product. Documents the exact operating results at definite times of the production process.
• Attend various mandatory safety and departmental meetings.
• Communicate in a courteous and positive manner to accomplish duties effectively, working as a team with all involved.
• Assist other personnel as needed and perform other duties essential to the department as requested by your supervisor.

Skills

Dairy manufacturing

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a production operator to support dairy manufacturing processes, monitor equipment, and ensure product quality and safety in a fast-paced facility.

You will follow GMPs, SOPs, and batch records, perform hourly checks, run the Protein Dryer, manage material handling, and communicate with team members to keep production running smoothly. The role offers opportunities to contribute to our community impact and develop your career within a leading global