Production Material Handler 3rd Shift

Saputo Inc.; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401k and employee stock options

Paid time off

Employee recognition and incentive • V

VTO program and plant engagement

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a Materials Handler to load, unload, and move materials, and to maintain accurate inventories and records in our Frankin, VA facilities.

You will rotate among line positions, read production worksheets, and ensure proper shipping, receiving, and documentation while upholding GMP, HACCP, SSOP, and H&S policies. You’ll work in a manufacturing environment that requires attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork, while maintaining a clean, safe work area and

Qualifications

• Ability to work scheduled hours and overtime as needed.
• Display traits of reliability, honesty, respect, attention to detail, and punctuality.
• Basic analytical and numerical skills with ability to perform calculations in different units.
• Capable of effective communication with team members and supervisors.
• Familiarity with Safety Methods and Procedures in a manufacturing setting.
• Self-motivated, able to multitask and work independently or on a team.
• Commitment to food safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrates professionalism and represents Saputo positively.
• Experience in a noisy, temperature-variable manufacturing environment.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 40 lbs unassisted.
• Experience with chemical handling and PPE procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with company policies including GMP, SOP, HACCP, SSOP, and H&S.
• Load and unload materials and products from trucks.
• Rotate inventory and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Move materials within storage or work sites to designated areas.
• Keep internal and external warehouses organized and up to date.
• Complete shipping and receiving records, tagging, and documentation.
• Utilize warehouse racking and space efficiently.
• Read and comprehend production worksheets.
• Attend mandatory safety and departmental meetings.
• Rotate into all positions on the line as needed.
• Box and palletize boxes with correct counts and IDs.
• Follow safety policies to ensure quality and compliance.
• Produce products according to Good Manufacturing Practices and Safe Quality Food standards.
• Perform other assigned tasks as required.

Skills

Production knowledge

Overtime availability

Reliability & integrity

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Safety procedures

Multi-tasking

Food safety

Professionalism

Manufacturing environment adaptability

Lifting 40 lbs

Chemical handling

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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EEO

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