Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

Saputo Cheese USA, Inc.; Town of Caledonia (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Community involvement

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a warehouse associate to perform trailer inspections, secure loads, verify temperatures and paper work; use RF scanners and coordinate with supervisor, QC, and inventory control.

You will receive goods, put away, replenish pick locations, and pick full pallets for customer orders; complete daily powered industrial truck inspections and adhere to GMP, food safety, and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
• Basic math knowledge.
• Demonstrated work history.
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Able to work in cold environments and around moving equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform trailer inspections for inbound and outbound orders and secure trailers.
• Load/unload product using RF scanners and ensure paperwork accuracy.
• Receive product from POs or stock transfers with correct counts and codes.
• Ensure outbound shipments have proper weight distribution and accuracy.
• Put away received product, replenish pick locations and pick pallets for orders.
• Complete daily Powered Industrial Truck inspections and report safety concerns.
• Follow GMP, Saputo food safety, quality programs, and regulatory requirements.
• Report potential quality, food safety, and workplace hazards to management.
• Attend required training, shift meetings, and committees.

Skills

English communication

Basic math

Strong work history

Heavy lifting

MHE operation

Cold environment

MHE operation (RF scanners)

Education

None

Tools

RF scanners

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Hours 10:00PM to 6:00AM

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Performs trailer inspections for all inbound and outbound orders, ensuring that all trailers are properly secured before entering, temperature requirements are met, including food safety and quality regulations.
• Responsible for loading and unloading of product through use of Radio Frequency scanners; accuracy, completeness of paperwork, and closely working with shift supervisor, quality control and inventory control to address any discrepancies or issues with each load.
• Correctly receives product from incoming purchase orders or intra company stock transfers, ensuring correct case counts, code date, pallet count and condition, and recording of any damages resulting from transit.
• Responsible for the overall quality of outbound shipments, correct weight distribution within trailers, accuracy and compliance.
• Put-away of received product into storage location, replenishment of pick locations and full pallet picking for customer orders.
• Completes daily Powered Industrial Truck Inspection, ensuring safe operation and reporting any concerns to maintenance personnel or shift supervisor.
• Understands and follows Good Manufacturing Practices, Saputo's food safety, quality programs and regulatory requirements.
• Promptly reports all potential quality, food safety, and workplace safety hazards to management team.
• Attends and participates in all required training, shift meetings and committees.

You are best suited for the role if you have...

• Are able to read and communicate effectively in English
• Can work assigned schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Have basic math knowledge
• Have a demonstrated work history
• Are able to work confidently in a fast-paced environment
• Are able to meet physical demands required for the position (stand, walk, bend, stoop and climb; able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Able to work in cold environments and around moving equipment; good visual acuity with ability to distinguish colors
• Able to operate material handling equipment

Position Abilities and Physical Requirements

Ability to work in warehouse environment which includes but is not limited to noise, cold temperatures, standing/walking/bending/stooping/climbing stairs, maneuvering around material handling equipment consistently throughout the shift.

Physical lifting up to 75-lbs unassisted frequently throughout the shift.

Wearing personal protective equipment and following all established procedures.

Good visual acuity with the ability to distinguish colors. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Fine manipulation and hand dexterity, including ability to grip and squeeze; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and armsMust be able to work overtime on a daily and/or weekly basis.

We Support and Care for Our Employees by Providing Them With...

• Development opportunities that enhance your career fulfillment.
• Meaningful compensation and benefits that help you care for your family.
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.

Pay $27.14 (Plus $2.00 Shift Differential starting at 6:00PM to 6:00AM)

In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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EEOSaputo Cheese USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit www.EEOC.gov.

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