Mozzarella String Cheese Packaging Assembler- 3rd Shift

Saputo; Town of Lena (WI); On-site; USD 26,174,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 90 days

Development opportunities

Community involvement

Job summary

Saputo is hiring for a third-shift Packaging role. Starting pay is $22.62 per hour with a $1 shift premium for hours between 6pm and 6am. Excellent benefits after 90 days and opportunities for development are provided.

Responsibilities include operating packaging lines, rotating positions, reading schedules, ensuring GMP compliance, and helping with setup and changeovers while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent work ethic with consistent attendance and availability for overtime.
• Strong numerical skills for basic arithmetic and packing calculations.
• Physical ability to lift 25–30 lb tubs and work on a production line.

Responsibilities

• Perform all packaging duties as assigned by the Packaging Supervisor.
• Rotate between lines and positions, maintaining good ergonomics.
• Work cooperatively with the team to meet goals and schedules.
• Read production and packaging schedules and verification reports.
• Assist in setup for production and changeovers.
• Visually inspect products for quality defects and follow GMP rules.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Overtime availability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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?

Starting at $22.62 / hour, $1 shift premium offered for hours worked between 6pm - 6am. Plus, excellent benefits after 90 days!

3rd shift hours: 8 pm - 6 am and/or 8:30 pm - 6:30am

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter

• Perform any and all packaging duties as assigned by the Packaging Supervisor.
• Able to rotate between lines and positions practicing good ergonomics.
• Ability to work in a coordinated and cooperative manner in a team setting with team goals.
• Ability to read and understand production and packaging schedule and packaging verification reports.
• Assist in setting up for production and changeovers.
• Visually inspect product for quality defects.
• Observe all safety rules, work rules and procedures.
• Know all clean-up procedures and chemical handling procedures. Operate and maintain foamer.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures relating to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and food safety

You Are Best Suited for The Role If You Have:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent education, experience, or training.
• An excellent work ethic, consistent attendance, and must be able to work, overtime, and holidays.
• The ability to work comfortably with mathematical figures. (Addition, subtraction, multiply and divide)
• The Ability to physically be able to do medium to heavy work in terms of lifting, with frequent stooping, squatting, reaching, and handling 25-30# tubs of cheese/finished product.

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

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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EEO

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