Packaging Operator PM Shift $23.30/hr *$1500 NEW HIRE INCENTIVE
SCUSA Saputo Cheese USA Inc.

Job Info

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At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We're a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence.Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we've grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter-from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

Summary

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our RapidPak packaging machine, assuring that all LOTO procedures are being followed in accordance with company/OSHA policies. This position will be required to work closely with maintenance personnel, to assure that preventive maintenance is being performed on required intervals, and communicate any mechanical issues you are having to your supervisor, as well as maintenance personnel. This position requires that you take ownership of the machine, by performing the duties listed below. This position also requires that you are, or become, forklift certified.

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Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Duties

Run the RapidPak in an efficient manner, assuring that the packages have good seal integrity.

Assure that all LOTO policies are being adhered to in accordance with company and OSHA requirements.

Perform light maintenance duties as supported by maintenance, and designated by your supervisor or manager.

Perform metal checks and changing of the date coder per day/product requirements.

Change forms, dies, and plug assists per product changes, making sure they are handled in a manner in which they are kept clean and sanitized, and free of nicks and burs.

Document repairs performed on the machine, to include gasket changes.

Perform all film changes, assuring that the correct film is being used, and that the film lot #'s are recorded on our daily production sheets.

Assure that we are minimizing film waste through efficient film changes, and monitoring packaging schedules.

Perform package leaker checks per corporate standards.

Assist the let-out position in changing brine flow to the cages, and communicate vat changes to the computer operator.

Assist in line rotation when directed by your supervisor.

Assist in opening rework packages.

Responsible for the cleaning and sanitizing of the entire machine during sanitation, to include plug assist and film roller sanitizing.

Responsible for the documentation of our tool accountability program.

Responsible for staging all packaging materials needed to complete orders, and assuring that the films are completely covered, and stored neatly in the racks.

Required Attributes

Performs various functions in each area of machine operation.

Demonstrates safe work habits and follows all company policies and procedures. Follows all GMP guidelines.

Demonstrates initiative and strong interpersonal, communication, and team skills.

Demonstrates safe and quality conscious work habits and follows all company policies and procedures.

Focuses on Saputo's vision and goals and considers the best interest of Saputo and its employees, customers, and patrons while performing job duties.

Demonstrates professionalism and positively represents and promotes Saputo at all times.

Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.

Employees are responsible for understanding and complying with the Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety guidelines to ensure that quality food products are manufactured in a sanitary production environment and delivered with superior protection to our customers and consumers.

Supports Saputo's commitment to preserve the environment by following all established policies and procedures related to such preservation. Reports any identified concerns regarding potential hazards to the environment.

Other

Works overtime as needed

Performs all other duties as assigned. (However some may become primary)

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 1-2 years of related experience and/or training.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write short correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform these operations using weight measurement and distance.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is working directly near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; The employee is frequently exposed to high traffic areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to bend, twist, reach, and grasp 33-200 times per shift. The employee is required to stand and walk more than three quarters of each hour during a shift. The employee will squat, kneel, climb, push, and pull 1-32 times per shift. Heavy lifting and/or moving is required for this position. The employee will lift and/or move up to 100# 1-32 times per shift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Saputo is among the top three cheese producers in the USA and one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. We have a diversified product portfolio with well-known retail brands, such as Friendship Dairies, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella and Treasure Cave, and a strong foodservice presence, partnering with chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Thanks to our countrywide footprint and national and international distribution networks, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and, consumers and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in the USA, please click here. (http://saputo.com/en/our-products/usa-sector)

Join the Saputo Dairy USA team to make your contributions matter every day!

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