Material Handler - 2nd shift Production

Saputo, Inc.; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k and stock options

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is hiring a Material Handler at our Franklin, WI facility to support a new 340,000 square foot conversion project. The role involves loading and unloading trucks, rotating inventory, and maintaining accurate warehouse records.

You will read production worksheets, ensure compliance with GMP, SOP, HACCP, SSOP and H&S, and participate in safety meetings. Starting pay is $27.83/hr with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow within North America.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of production and plant processes.
• Ability to work scheduled hours and overtime as needed.
• Reliability, honesty, respect, attention to detail, and punctuality.
• Basic analytical and numerical skills; perform calculations in different units.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads materials and product from trucks.
• Rotates inventory and maintains inventories and records.
• Transports materials to designated areas and maintains warehouse.
• Completes shipping/receiving documentation and tagging.
• Reads production worksheets and maintains neat work area.
• Attends safety and departmental meetings; can rotate into all line positions.

Skills

Material handling

Inventory management

Reading production worksheets

Mathematical calculations

Communication skills

Safety procedures

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? The Material Handler in Franklin WI will be a key stakeholder for a new 340,000 square foot conversion facility that is slated to open in 2023 and will play an integral part of Saputo’s strategy to optimize its cheese network in North America. Saputo has a strong history in Wisconsin and are proud to be expanding our footprint in this area.

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter

• Loads and unloads materials and product from trucks.
• Rotates inventory and maintains accurate inventories and required inventory records.
• Transports materials and product from storage or work sites to designated areas.
• Maintains internal warehouse.
• Maintains external warehouse inventories and supplies.
• Completes all shipping and receiving record keeping, tagging, and documentation.
• Utilizes and coordinates warehouse racking and space to maximum efficiency.
• Ability to read and comprehend production worksheets.
• Keep work area neat, clean, and organized at all times.
• Make productive use of down time.
• Attends various mandatory safety and departmental meetings.
• Able to rotate into all positions on the line.
• Box and palletize boxes according to instructions: ensuring accurate counts and proper identification.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures including but not limited to, GMP, SOP, HACCP, SSOP, and H&S.
• All Saputo employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All Saputo employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Have a working knowledge of the production and plant processes.
• Ability to work scheduled hours and required overtime as needed.
• Display’s traits of reliability, honesty, respect, attention to detail, and punctuality.
• Have basic analytical and numerical skills and the ability to perform mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in different units of measurement.
• Can communicate effectively and efficiently.
• Have a working knowledge of Safety Methods and Procedures.
• Is self-motivated, able to multi-task, and can work independently and as part of a team.
• Is committed to food safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrates professionalism and positively represents and promotes Saputo at all times.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment which includes but not limited to: noise, changing temperatures (hot, wet, cold, humid), standing/walking/bending/stooping/climbing stairs, maneuvering around manufacturing equipment consistently throughout the shift.
• Physical lifting up to 40-lbs unassisted frequently throughout the shift.
• Working with chemicals, wearing personal protective equipment, and following approved chemical handling procedures.

Starting Pay: $27.83/hr

We Support and Care For Our Employees By Providing Them With… Comprehensive benefit programs that include medical, dental and vision insurance, EAP, 401k, employee stock options, paid time off.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit programs that include medical, dental and vision insurance, EAP, 401k, employee stock options, paid time off.
• Employee recognition and incentive programs.
• Opportunities to contribute to your community via a VTO program and plant engagement activities.

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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Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 10 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 50 countries. With 54 manufacturing facilities and over 18,100 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom. All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can-do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empower employees to grow in their own way.

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