Packaging Operator - Nights

Saputo Inc.; Troy (NC); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Competitive compensation & benefits

Community involvement

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in North Carolina is seeking a production packaging operator to safely run automated case forming, packaging and palletizing lines.

You will set up and operate glue/taping equipment, verify cases, codes and dates, and perform changeovers with strict SOP compliance. The role requires a high school diploma, 2+ years in food manufacturing, lift truck certification (or ability to obtain), strong math and communication skills, and commitment to GMP and safety.

Qualifications

• Strong math skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Good attendance and reliable work history.
• Lift truck certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production packaging equipment (case forming, packaging, palletizing).
• Set up, operate, and replenish glue/taping equipment.
• Follow SOPs meticulously and document production data.
• Verify product quantities, codes and dates on cases.
• Perform equipment change-overs and regular maintenance.
• Ensure safe operation of lift truck and adherence to safety protocols.

Skills

Math skills

Communication skills

Good attendance

Work history

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lift truck certification

Job description

Position Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operation of production packaging equipment to include: Automated case forming, packaging and palletizing equipment.
• Set-up, operate and replenish fiber gluer and/or taping equipment.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP’s) in detail without deviation.
• Generate pallet identification labels in accordance to the production run schedule. This includes the verification of case quantity, product, product ID and production dates.
• Set-up case coding equipment and validate product case codes in accordance with code specifications.
• Verify and record accurate product case quantities.
• Identify and effectively communicate any out-of-specification product conditions. Follow the established notification protocol.
• Perform routine equipment adjustments.
• Safe operation of a lift truck.
• Accurately and neatly complete production records and documents.
• Perform equipment change-overs, clean-up operations and equipment set-up.
• Perform environmental controls.
• Perform product reclaim and rework operations in accordance with reclaim guidelines.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Follow all established occupational health and safety procedures.
• Follow all established GMP’s and Food Safety requirements.
• Cross-train with other departments.
• Perform good housekeeping within established housekeeping guidelines.
• Comply with federal, state and local dairy food regulations.
• Adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics, actively apply the Saputo Company Values and Workplace Climate Policy.
• Work together with co-workers and other department personnel.
• Other duties as required by management.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated work experience in food manufacturing, dairy food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Advanced quality/food safety training and/or certifications is a plus, but not required.
• An working understanding of food manufacturing acronyms (SQF, QA/QC, CQP, QAP, HACCP, SOP,5S, GMP, etc.).
• Lift truck certification or the ability to obtain a lift truck certification (Powered Industrial Truck).
• Strong math skills.
• Strong technical skills, ability to operate and understand equipment controls, touch panels and mechanical operations.
• Successful completion of drug screen and background check.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated work history.
• Good attendance is a must.

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance your 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

Starting pay $ 21.18

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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