Night Shift Dairy Processing Relief Technician

DPC Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking relief personnel for Milk Receiving, Vat Setting and Separator Operations on the 6:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.

shift. The role supports production by covering scheduled absences and call-ins, ensuring safe operation of dairy processing equipment and accurate records. Qualifications include a high school diploma, 2+ years in food manufacturing (dairy preferred), strong math skills, and ability to work the night shift with potential schedule flexibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of demonstrated work experience in food manufacturing; dairy food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong math and measurement skills with the ability to follow formulas, production schedules and detailed written procedures.
• Strong technical skills and the ability to operate and understand equipment controls, touch panels, pumps, valves and mechanical operations.
• Ability to obtain required powered industrial truck certification, if applicable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and ERP applications; SAP experience preferred.
• Demonstrated dependable work history and good attendance.
• Ability to work the regular 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. schedule and flex the schedule when needed to cover call‑ins and operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide relief coverage for Milk Receiver, Vat Setter and Separator Operator positions, including coverage for scheduled absences, breaks and call‑ins.
• Receive incoming milk and other dairy ingredients in accordance with established receiving, sampling, testing, documentation and unloading procedures.
• Verify load information, product identification, seals and required paperwork before unloading; promptly report discrepancies or out-of-specification conditions.
• Safely connect, operate and disconnect hoses, pumps, valves and transfer lines; monitor tanks, levels and product movement to prevent contamination, loss or overflow.
• Set vats according to the production schedule and approved formulas, including accurate ingredient additions, temperatures, timing and required processing steps.
• Operate separators and related processing equipment; monitor operating conditions and make routine adjustments within established procedures.
• Complete equipment start-up, shutdown, changeover, clean-up and sanitation tasks, including required clean-in-place procedures.
• Collect required product samples and complete routine quality and food safety checks; follow the established notification process for any deviation.
• Accurately and neatly complete receiving logs, batch records, production reports and other required documentation.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic preventive maintenance checks; communicate mechanical or process concerns promptly.
• Follow all standard operating procedures, GMPs, food safety requirements, occupational health and safety procedures and chemical‑handling requirements.
• Support internal and external audits, maintain good housekeeping and comply with applicable federal, state and local dairy food regulations.
• Cross‑train as assigned and work professionally with production, quality, maintenance, warehouse and other department personnel.
• Adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics and actively apply the Saputo values.
• Perform other duties as required by management.

Skills

Math & measurement

English proficiency

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking relief personnel for Milk Receiving, Vat Setting and Separator Operations on the 6:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.

shift. The role supports production by covering scheduled absences and call-ins, ensuring safe operation of dairy processing equipment and accurate records. Qualifications include a high school diploma, 2+ years in food manufacturing (dairy preferred), strong math skills, and ability to work the night shift with potential schedule flexibility.