Intake Operator

Saputo Cheese USA, Inc.; Town of Black Creek (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Meaningful compensation & benefits

Community involvement through Saputo

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a dedicated team member in Wisconsin to support milk intake, product handling, and quality checks. You will retrieve samples, qualify patrons, and manage loads of cream, whey, milk, and related documentation with attention to safety and regulatory compliance.

Starting pay is $26.76/hr. The role supports a broad manufacturing and dairy operations network, offering development opportunities and a chance to impact communities through Saputo products.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED; or 6-12 months of related experience or training.
• Ability to read and interpret documents like safety rules and manuals.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively in one-on-one and small group settings.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve samples from trucks delivering milk to the intake.
• Qualify new patrons and existing patrons when needed.
• Receive and load cream, whey, skim, and milk.
• Complete paperwork for the state as needed.
• Unload and perform CIP on delivery trucks.
• Perform Rosa testing (antibiotic).
• Communicate with lab technicians when receiving a positive load.
• Complete receiving line setup.

Skills

Reading and interpreting documents

Basic math

Effective verbal communication

Written correspondence

Education

High school diploma or GED

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?

How you will make contributions that matter...

• Retrieves samples from the trucks delivering milk to the intake
• Qualifies new patrons and existing patrons when needed
• Receives and loads out cream, whey, skim, and milk
• Completes paperwork for the state as needed
• Unloads and performs CIP on delivery trucks
• Performs Rosa testing (antibiotic)
• Communicates with lab technicians when receiving a positive load
• Completes receiving line set up
• Positions tankers to/from intake bay using the yard horse
• Monitors and adjusts silo quantities and wash intervals to comply with state and federal regulations
• Monitors and communicates segregation of milks
• Monitors and orders yard horse fuel
• Identifies and communicates yard horse malfunctions
• Perform CIP concentration checks and systems monitoring

Qualifications

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

• High school education or GED; or 6 - 12 months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively in one‑on‑one and small group situations to employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to perform these operations using weight measurement and volume.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

We support and care for our employees by providing them with...

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

Starting pay $26.76/hr

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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