Production Material Handler 3rd Shift

Saputo, Inc.; Franklin, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401k

Stock options

Paid time off

Employee recognition

VTO program

Smoke-free campus

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking teammates for our Wisconsin operations. Candidates should demonstrate reliability, basic math skills, and a strong commitment to food safety and quality in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, inventory control, shipping/receiving documentation, and adhering to GMP and safety policies. The role supports Saputo’s manufacturing excellence across shifts on site in Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of production and plant processes.
• Ability to work scheduled hours and required overtime as needed.
• Reliability, honesty, respect, attention to detail, and punctuality.
• Basic analytical and numerical skills for measurements and calculations.
• Clear and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads materials and product from trucks.
• Rotates inventory and maintains inventories and records.
• Transports materials and product to designated areas.
• Maintains internal warehouse and external inventories and supplies.
• Completes shipping and receiving records, tagging, and documentation.
• Coordinates warehouse racking and space for maximum efficiency.
• Reads and comprehends production worksheets.
• Keeps work area neat, clean, and organized at all times.
• Attends mandatory safety and departmental meetings.
• Can rotate into all positions on the line.
• Boxes and palletizes boxes with accurate counts and proper identification.
• Performs other assigned responsibilities.
• Adheres to safety policies and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Skills

Production knowledge

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Numerical skills

Effective communication

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.

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter

• Maintains 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.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• 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.

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.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

We Support and Care For Our Employees By Providing Them With…

• 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.

Accessibility Saputo Cheese USA Inc. endeavors to make Saputo.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at 214-863-2300 or email [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

EEO

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. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit www.EEOC.gov.

California Applicant Privacy Notice (CCPA) To review the Saputo Cheese USA Inc. Privacy Notice for California applicants, please visit our Corporate website associated section by clicking here (English) or here (Spanish). 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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