## Production Skilled Relief Operator- 3rd ShiftApply: On-Site: Friendship, NY: Full time: Posted Today: JR67030At 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?# Job Description Summary**Position: Semi-Skilled Labor****Pay Range: $25.09 – $26.59/hour + .85 Shift Differential**## **Position Responsibilities:**● Provide rest breaks, meal periods and day off relief for team members in the filling and packaging positions.● Safe and efficient operation of production filling and packaging equipment to include: product infeed, fill systems, case forming, packaging, case packing and palletizing equipment.● Set-up, operate and replenish fiber gluer and/or taping equipment.● Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP’s) in detail without deviation.● Collect routine product samples and perform routine seal integrity testing to inspect the packaging for leaks, tears and perform required fill package inspections for quality assurance.● Generate pallet identification labels in accordance to the production schedule. This includes the verification of case quantity, product, product ID and production dates.● Set-up case coding equipment and validate product case codes in accordance with code specifications.● Verify and record accurate product case quantities.● Identify and effectively communicate any out-of-specification product conditions. Follow the established notification protocol.● Perform routine equipment adjustments and preventive maintenance inspections.● Accurately and neatly complete production records, reports and documents.● Perform equipment change-overs, clean-up operations and equipment set-up.● Perform environmental controls.● Safe operation of pallet jack.● Perform product reclaim and rework operations in accordance with reclaim guidelines.● Support internal and external audits.● Follow all established occupational health and safety procedures.● Follow all established GMP’s and Food Safety requirements.● Cross-train with other departments.● Perform good housekeeping within established housekeeping guidelines.● Comply with federal, state and local dairy food regulations.● Adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics and actively apply the Saputo values.● Work together professionally in a team environment with coworkers and other department personnel.● Other duties as required by management.**Job requirements:**● High school diploma or equivalent.● Minimum of (2)-two years of demonstrated work experience in food manufacturing, dairy food manufacturing experience preferred.● Advanced quality/food safety training and/or certifications is a plus, but not required.● Strong math skills.● Strong technical skills, ability to operate and understand equipment controls, touch panels and mechanical operations.● Possess lift truck certification or ability to obtain lift truck certification (Powered Industrial Trucks) per OSHA standards.● Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.● Good PC skills, efficiency with MS Excel and ERP applications, SAP preferred.● Demonstrated work history.● Demonstrated good attendance is a must.**Physical Demands*** 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.* Noise >85Db with hearing protection.* Working with chemicals, wearing personal protective equipment and following approved chemical handling procedures.* Physical lifting up to 45-lbs frequently throughout the shift unassisted and lift 50+ lbs with assistance.* Good visual acuity to include the ability to see and differentiate color.* Shift flexibility. This is a hands-on role for a 24/7 manufacturing facility. Our equipment operators are assigned to a team on a 3-shift, 24/7 operation to support manufacturing. This can either be rotating shifts, days, swing or night shift and weekends. Work days and shifts may change to help cover vacations/absences, during plant downtime or related events such as audits.This is a union position. Wages, scheduling, seniority, job assignments, and other terms and conditions of employment are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.