Production Material Handler 2nd Shift

Saputo, Inc.; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 67,782,000 - 91,699,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Employee stock options

Paid time off

EAP

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is hiring a Material Handler to load, unload, prepare, and move materials, and to stack finished product in the proper locations across the warehouse.

You will rotate into all positions on the line, read production worksheets, and maintain inventories and records. The role requires lifting up to 40 lbs, adherence to GMP, SOP, HACCP, SSOP, and safety policies, and teamwork to support Saputo’s quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of production and plant processes.
• Ability to work scheduled hours and required overtime as needed.
• Commitment to food safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs repeatedly and work in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials and product from trucks.
• Rotate inventory and maintain inventories and required records.
• Transport materials to designated areas and maintain storage areas.
• Box and palletize boxes with accurate counts and proper identification.
• Read production worksheets and use warehouse racking efficiently.
• Keep work area neat, clean, and organized; attend safety meetings.
• Rotate into all positions on the line; adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Production processes

Overtime readiness

Reliability

Attention to detail

Mathematical skills

Communication

Safety procedures

Team player

Food safety

Professionalism

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? As a Material Handler you will load, unload, prepare, and move materials, stack finished product in the proper locations, and perform various functions in each area of material handling as assigned.

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures including but not limited to, GMP, SOP, HACCP, SSOP, and H&S. Loads and unloads materials and product from trucks. Rotates inventory and maintains accurate inventories and required inventory records. Transports materials and product from storage or work sites to designated areas. Maintains internal warehouse. Maintains external warehouse inventories and supplies. Completes all shipping and receiving record keeping, tagging, and documentation. Utilizes and coordinates warehouse racking and space to maximum efficiency. Ability to read and comprehend production worksheets. Keep work area neat, clean, and organized at all times. Make productive use of down time. Attends various mandatory safety and departmental meetings. Able to rotate into all positions on the line. Box and palletize boxes according to instructions: ensuring accurate counts and proper identification. All Saputo employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures. All Saputo employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

You Are Best Suited For The Role If You Have The Following Experiences, Skills, and Qualifications

• Have a working knowledge of the production and plant processes.
• Ability to work scheduled hours and required overtime as needed.
• Display’s traits of reliability, honesty, respect, attention to detail, and punctuality.
• Have basic analytical and numerical skills and the ability to perform mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in different units of measurement.
• Can communicate effectively and efficiently.
• Have a working knowledge of Safety Methods and Procedures.
• Is self-motivated, able to multi-task, and can work independently and as part of a team.
• Is committed to food safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrates professionalism and positively represents and promotes Saputo at all times.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment which includes but not limited to: noise, changing temperatures (hot, wet, cold, humid), standing/walking/bending/stooping/climbing stairs, maneuvering around manufacturing equipment consistently throughout the shift.
• Physical lifting up to 40-lbs unassisted frequently throughout the shift.
• Working with chemicals, wearing personal protective equipment, and following approved chemical handling procedures.

We Support and Care For Our Employees By Providing Them With… Comprehensive benefit programs that include medical, dental and vision insurance, EAP, 401k, employee stock options, paid time off. Employee recognition and incentive programs. Opportunities to contribute to your community via a VTO program and plant engagement activities. Work on a smoke free campus that promotes a healthy and wellness focused lifestyle.

Pay $27.83 + shift Differential

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. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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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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