Night Shift Dairy Operations Relief Specialist

Saputo, Inc.; Friendship (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in Tennessee is hiring for Milk Receiving, Vat Setting and Separator Operations on the night shift. You will provide skilled relief coverage, safely operate dairy-processing equipment, and maintain accurate records.

This hands-on role requires a high school diploma, dairy experience preferred, strong math and English skills, and the ability to work 6:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m. with occasional call-ins.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years in food manufacturing; dairy experience preferred.
• Strong math and measurement skills; ability to follow formulas, production schedules and procedures.
• Strong technical skills to operate equipment controls, touch panels, pumps and valves.
• Ability to obtain powered industrial truck certification, if applicable.
• Strong verbal and written English communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide relief coverage for Milk Receiver, Vat Setter, and Separator Operator positions.
• Receive incoming milk and dairy ingredients per procedures and verify paperwork.
• Report discrepancies or out-of-spec conditions promptly.
• Safely connect, operate and disconnect hoses, pumps, valves and transfer lines; monitor tanks and product movement.
• Set vats according to production schedule and formulas; monitor temperatures and timing.
• Operate separators and related equipment; make routine adjustments.
• Complete start-up, shutdown, changeover, clean-up and CIP tasks.
• Collect product samples and perform quality checks; report deviations.
• Accurately complete logs, batch records and production reports.
• Follow SOPs, GMPs, safety, and chemical handling requirements.

Skills

Math skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Following procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in Tennessee is hiring for Milk Receiving, Vat Setting and Separator Operations on the night shift. You will provide skilled relief coverage, safely operate dairy-processing equipment, and maintain accurate records.

This hands-on role requires a high school diploma, dairy experience preferred, strong math and English skills, and the ability to work 6:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m. with occasional call-ins.