Night Packaging Operator: Dairy GMP & Equipment Specialist

Saputo, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Competitive pay & benefits

Community involvement

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a night-shift production operator to safely operate packaging equipment, including automated case forming, packing and palletizing systems.

You will set up fiber glue/taping lines, verify case codes, and prepare pallet labels according to the production run schedule. The role requires strong math and technical skills, SOP adherence, lift truck operation, and a commitment to GMP and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated work experience in food manufacturing.
• Advanced quality/food safety training and/or certifications is a plus, but not required.
• Understanding of SQF, QA/QC, CQP, QAP, HACCP, SOP, 5S, GMP, etc.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment including automated case forming, packaging and palletizing.
• Set up, operate and replenish fiber glue and/or taping equipment.
• Follow SOPs in detail without deviation.
• Generate pallet ID labels per production run schedule and verify product codes.
• Set up case coding equipment and validate product case codes.
• Verify and record accurate product case quantities.
• Identify out-of-specification product conditions and follow notification protocol.
• Perform routine equipment adjustments and clean-ups.
• Operate a lift truck safely.
• Complete production records neatly and accurately.
• Perform equipment change-overs, cleaning, setup and reclaim operations.
• Support internal and external audits and follow GMP/food safety procedures.
• Cross-train with other departments and maintain housekeeping.

Skills

Strong math skills

Strong technical skills

Verbal and written communication

Lift truck operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lift truck certification

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a night-shift production operator to safely operate packaging equipment, including automated case forming, packing and palletizing systems.

You will set up fiber glue/taping lines, verify case codes, and prepare pallet labels according to the production run schedule. The role requires strong math and technical skills, SOP adherence, lift truck operation, and a commitment to GMP and food safety standards.