Production Operator (Days)

Saputo; Town of Black Creek (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Benefits

Community involvement

Job summary

Saputo is seeking a Production Operator for our Black Creek cheese plant in Wisconsin. The role covers equipment operations, warehousing, sanitation, and daily intake and starter areas for break coverage.

Hours are 6am–6pm, with opportunities across multiple positions to support operations and maintenance of quality standards. You will work closely with teams to operate pasteurizers and cheese making equipment, move products with a forklift, and uphold sanitation and SOP compliance.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of manufacturing production experience, preferably in food or dairy manufacturing.
• Demonstrate initiative and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrate safe and quality conscious work habits.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Math skills including basic arithmetic to verify machine operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor equipment that supports cheese making operations (pasteurizers and cheese making equipment).
• Support warehouse operations with moving product and packages via forklift.
• Maintain sanitation procedures and SOPs.
• Visually inspect product as it is received, processed, and packaged for defects or issues.
• Record and interpret data to optimize cheese making operations and storage.
• Communicate with operators, leaders, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Production experience

Interpersonal communication

Safety conscience

Report writing

Math skills

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 Production Operator will work in multiple positions at our Black Creek cheese plant. The person in this role covers equipment operations, warehousing, sanitation, and the intake and starter areas for break and vacation coverage.

Hours: 6am - 6pm

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter....

• Operate and monitor equipment that supports the cheese making operations. This includes pasteurizers and cheese making (HCV, EFV, Towers, Boxer)
• Support warehouse operations with moving product and packages via forklift
• Maintain sanitation procedures and SOPs
• Visually inspect product as it is received, processed, and packaged for any defects or issues
• Record and interpret data to make informed decisions that optimize cheese making operations and storage
• Communicate with other Operators, leaders, and other departments as needed to ensure operations run smoothly

You Are Best Suited For The Role If You....

• Have least 1 year of manufacturing production experience, preferably in food or dairy manufacturing
• Demonstrate initiative and strong interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrate safe and quality conscious work habits
• Can write routine reports and correspondence
• Have math skills that include ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide to ensure machines are operating correctly

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

• Development opportunities that enhance their career fulfillment
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help them care for their families
• Opportunities to contribute to the community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products
• Have least 1 year of manufacturing production experience, preferably in food or dairy manufacturing
• Demonstrate initiative and strong interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrate safe and quality conscious work habits
• Can write routine reports and correspondence
• Have math skills that include ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide to ensure machines are operating correctly

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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