Warehouse/Cooler Forklift

Saputo; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo, a leading dairy producer, is seeking a forklift operator for evening shift. The role involves loading and placing finished goods, maintaining accuracy in product and codes, and adhering to GMP/HACCP standards. We value safety, reliability, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Hours are 6pm–6am with starting wage at $26.71 per hour. Prior forklift experience is helpful; high school diploma required. Saputo is committed to an inclusive, growth-oriented work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift and manufacturing experience helpful.
• Food operations experience a plus.
• Knowledge of GMPs, safety rules and chemical right to know is a plus.
• Ability to follow written or oral instructions precisely.
• Able to add, subtract, count and tally production information.
• Must be able to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to put away finished pallets or load orders for shipment.
• Follow safety rules, GMP and HACCP procedures.
• Complete paperwork, charts and forms timely and legibly.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area and inventory records.
• Build pallets for shipment or storage as needed.
• Report maintenance issues and communicate downtime causes to supervision.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Reading and following instructions

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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?

BASIC FUNCTION:

Operates forklift to either put away finished pallets of product, or to load customer orders on trailers for shipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Work in a safe manner by following all safety rules, regulations and procedures.
• Follow all GMP and HACCP requirements.
• Follow MSS.
• Responsible for reporting food safety or quality problems to management and assists in implementing corrective action measures.
• Complete all paperwork, charts, etc., in a timely and legible manner.
• Maintain general housekeeping; maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Operates forklift to put away finished goods produced into racking.
• Operates forklift to load or unload trailers.
• Documents/scans product for inventory purposes.
• Ensures correct product is pulled and shipped to customer.
• Must be attentive to details to ensure correct product and code dates are supplied to customers.
• Manually builds pallets of product for shipment or storage as needed.
• Bring all maintenance related issues to the maintenance department through the use of a maintenance request form or immediate request over the paging system.
• Keep supervisor informed regarding actual versus planned production and nature of production disrupting problems and reasons for equipment downtime.
• Other duties as assigned by management/supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous forklift and manufacturing experience helpful.
• Food operations experience a plus.
• Knowledge of GMP's, general safety rules and chemical right to know a plus.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved, written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems in standardized fashion.
• Must be able to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to add and subtract, count and tally production information.
• Must be able to write simple correspondence and fill out graphs, charts, and forms.
• Must be able to communicate on an interpersonal basis as it applies to co-workers, supervisor/managers, etc. in a manner sufficient to exchange and convey information and to receive work instructions.
• Hours 6pm-6am
• Wage starts at $26.71

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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