Production Material Handler - 3rd shift

Saputo; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Saputo is seeking a Material Handler for its 340,000 sq ft conversion facility in Franklin, WI. The role involves loading/unloading, moving materials, inventory control, and supporting various warehouse operations to optimize the cheese network in North America.

Successful candidates will show reliability, strong safety awareness, ability to work overtime, and a team-oriented mindset in a manufacturing environment that values quality and compliance with GMP, SOP, HACCP, SSOP, and H&S policies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of production and plant processes.
• Ability to work scheduled hours and overtime as needed.
• Reliability, honesty, respect, attention to detail, and punctuality.
• Effective and efficient communication.
• Understanding of Safety Methods and Procedures.
• Self-motivated, able to multi-task, and team-oriented.
• Commitment to food safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials and product from trucks.
• Rotate inventory and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Transport materials to designated areas and maintain warehouses.
• Complete shipping/receiving documentation and labeling.
• Optimize warehouse space and layout.
• Read production worksheets and ensure accurate counts.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and support safety meetings.
• Rotate into all positions on the line as needed.

Skills

Production processes knowledge

OT/ overtime readiness

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Reading production worksheets

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?

The Material Handler in Franklin WI will be a key stakeholder for a new 340,000 square foot conversion facility and will play an integral part of Saputo's strategy to optimize its cheese network in North America. Saputo has a strong history in Wisconsin and are proud to be expanding our footprint in this area.

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.

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.

Accessibility

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