Entry-Level Plant Operator - Dairy Production Training

Saputo, Inc.; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Community involvement

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. seeks an entry-level plant operation team member in Kentucky. You will receive comprehensive training across classifications to support plant operations, and will be part of a labor pool with seniority and bid rights per the CBA.

The role requires teamwork, reliability, and adherence to safety and GMP standards. Responsibilities include safe operation of production equipment, adherence to SOPs, data recording, and assisting with changeovers, CIP/SIP, and clean-up.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated work experience in food manufacturing, dairy food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience in milk pasteurization, processing and HTST preferred.
• Good math skills.
• Successful completion of drug screen and background check.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated work history.
• Good attendance is a must.

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operation of production equipment, which may include packaging equipment, conveying equipment, lift truck operation and filling equipment.
• Follow standard operating procedures in detail without deviation.
• Set-up packaging coders and validate product codes per specifications.
• Identify and communicate any out-of-specification product conditions.
• Complete production records and documents accurately and neatly.
• Assist with equipment change-overs, CIP/SIP, clean-up and equipment set-up.
• Product pasteurization in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
• Perform department environmental controls.
• Perform product reclaim and rework operations.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Follow GMPs and Food Safety requirements.
• Cross-train with other departments.
• Maintain good housekeeping within guidelines.

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. seeks an entry-level plant operation team member in Kentucky. You will receive comprehensive training across classifications to support plant operations, and will be part of a labor pool with seniority and bid rights per the CBA.

The role requires teamwork, reliability, and adherence to safety and GMP standards. Responsibilities include safe operation of production equipment, adherence to SOPs, data recording, and assisting with changeovers, CIP/SIP, and clean-up.