Palletizer Operator

SCUSA Saputo Cheese USA Inc.; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Inc. is seeking a production teammate to operate and monitor robotic palletizers and forklifts in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting.

You will ensure pallets are prepared correctly, clear jams, and assist with product handling while adhering to GMP and HACCP standards. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, willingness to work rotating 12-hour night shifts (6pm–6am), and a practical ability to read and tally production data.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous manufacturing experience helpful; Food operations experience a plus.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of GMPs, general safety rules and chemical right-to-know is a plus.
• Able to read, count and tally production information.
• Able to work rotating 12-hour shifts, 6p-6a.

Responsibilities

• Oversee robotic palletizers and ensures products palletized correctly.
• Sets pallets for loading into robot.
• Monitors robotic palletizer to ensure uninterrupted operations including clearing jams and cleaning the equipment.
• Assists in putting away of product.
• Operates forklift to move empty pallets and fully-loaded pallets.
• Keep supervisor informed regarding actual versus planned production and downtime reasons.
• Provide maintenance requests to maintenance via form or paging system.
• Work in a safe manner by following all safety rules, regulations and procedures.
• Follow GMP and HACCP requirements.
• Follow MSS.
• Responsible for reporting food safety or quality problems and assisting in corrective action.
• Complete all paperwork, charts, etc., in a timely and legible manner.
• Maintain general housekeeping; maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Other duties as assigned by management/supervision.

Skills

Reading & understanding instructions

Math basics

GMP knowledge

Safety awareness

Night shift adaptability

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?

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter:

• Oversee robotic palletizers and ensures products palletized correctly.
• Sets pallets for loading into robot.
• Monitors robotic palletizer to ensure uninterrupted operations including clearing jams and cleaning the equipment.
• Assists in putting away of product.
• Operates forklift to move empty pallets and fully-loaded pallets
• Keep supervisor informed regarding actual versus planned production and nature of production disrupting problems and reasons for equipment downtime.
• Provide all maintenance related issues to the maintenance department through the use of a maintenance request form or immediate request over the paging system.
• Work in a safe manner by following all safety rules, regulations and procedures.
• Follow all GMP and HACCP requirements.
• Follow MSS.
• Responsible for reporting food safety or quality problems to management and assists in implementing corrective action measures.
• Complete all paperwork, charts, etc., in a timely and legible manner.
• Maintain general housekeeping; maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Other duties as assigned by management/supervision.

You Are Best Suited For The Role If You:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous manufacturing experience helpful; Food operations experience a plus.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved, written or oral instructions.
• Knowledge of GMP’s, general safety rules and chemical right to know a plus.
• Are able to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to add and subtract, count and tally production information.
• Must be able to work rotating 12 hour shifts, 6p-6a.

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
• Starting at $24.75 Night shift 6pm-6am

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.

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Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 10 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 50 countries. With 54 manufacturing facilities and over 18,100 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom. All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can‑do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way.

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