Production Skilled Relief Operator- 3rd Shift

Saputo; Town of Friendship (NY); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Saputo in the United States is seeking a Semi-Skilled Labor to support our dairy production lines. You will operate filling and packaging equipment, perform changeovers, and help ensure GMP, safety and quality standards are met. The role requires a high school diploma, basic math and strong attendance.

The union facility uses SAP/ERP systems and may require lift truck certification; shift work and rotating schedules are common in this 24/7 operation.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of experience in food manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong English communication and basic math abilities.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems is a plus.
• Lift truck certification or ability to obtain is required.
• Good attendance and reliability are essential.

Responsabilidades

• Provide rest breaks, meal periods and day off relief for team members.
• Operate filling and packaging equipment safely and efficiently.
• Set up and replenish fiber gluer and/or taping equipment.
• Follow SOPs without deviation and maintain quality checks.
• Collect samples and test seal integrity for QA.
• Generate labels and verify production quantities and dates.
• Verify case codes and perform change-overs and clean-up.
• Maintain production records and participate in audits.
• Adhere to health, safety and GMPs; wear PPE as required.
• Cross-train with other departments and maintain housekeeping.

Conocimientos

Strong math skills

English communication

Teamwork

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

SAP

MS Excel

ERP systems

PIT certification

Descripción del empleo

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.

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