Entry-Level Cheese Plant Operator - Production & Teamwork

DPC Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in California is seeking an entry-level plant production role. You will operate infeed cheese, cutters and shredders, and stack cases while maintaining sanitation and basic quality controls.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (or 1 year experience), good math and computer skills, and English communication. SAP is a plus. Overtime may be required; competitive pay in the $26.31–$31.05 per hour range. Saputo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or (1)-year demonstrated work experience.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing, warehousing, dairy food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Good math skills.
• Proficient computer skills, software and data entry, SAP a plus.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen andbackground check.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, in English.
• Good attendance is a must

Responsibilities

• Operates infeed cheese to cheese cutting or shredding department
• Manually feed cheese to conveyor belt to scale and wrapper.
• Fill cases with good packages, either by count or weight, and put filled cases into carton sealers. (6lb, 20lb, 30lb & 40lbs cases).
• Stack completed cases on pallet, making sure current pallet configuration and count as stated on the product template.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment.
• Fill/operate dry ingredient dispensers as needed.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks on cheese portioning/shredding department.
• Change tape in carton sealers.
• Report daily production on required forms.
• Return rejected packages from the casing area to packing area, open rejected packages on to line or into trim barrel.
• Maintain good sanitation and housekeeping practices. Complies all quality system and regulatory requirements.
• Works in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• May perform other job duties as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Strong work ethic

Multi-tasking

Self-motivated

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in California is seeking an entry-level plant production role. You will operate infeed cheese, cutters and shredders, and stack cases while maintaining sanitation and basic quality controls.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (or 1 year experience), good math and computer skills, and English communication. SAP is a plus. Overtime may be required; competitive pay in the $26.31–$31.05 per hour range. Saputo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.