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Cooler Warehouse Operator

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.

Job Requirements:

Operating warehousing machinery or processes in an efficient manner.
Operation of pallet jack, fork truck, as well as battery rotation and maintenance. Yard truck as necessary.
Keeping the work area clean and tidy.
Read production schedule or customer shipping orders to determine items to be received, moved, gathered, or distributed.
Receives products and materials from production areas or outside vendors to warehouse storage or other designated areas. Loading and unloading of trailers.
Working closely with the other personnel in an effort to ensure maximum efficiency.
Good attendance is a requirement to obtain and retain this position.
Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for products, materials, or other stock items and distributes to appropriate production area.
Learn to use the inventory control system and complete inventory as needed. Maintain accurate and complete record keeping and pick ticket documentation.
Learn to use and become proficient in the SAP platform and procedures.
Any other duties assigned by supervision.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Employee must be able to perform all requirements satisfactory.
Ability to read and interpret work orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak an effectively and convey information to other employees.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers.
Physical demands are representative of those that must be met. Required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Reach with hands and arms above shoulder height. Talk, hear, taste and smell. Lift up and / or move up to 50 lbs, regularly lift and / or move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift and / or move 100 lbs, frequently lift and / or move up to 5 lbs above shoulder height.
Will support and carry out responsibilities related to food safety and quality as required by regulatory requirements and plant food safety and quality programs, including SQF and 3'rd party audit programs.

Key Attributes

Must possess a strong work character and have the ability to work in a team environment.
Must possess a strong work ethic and passion for the job.
Ability to multi-task and follow instructions.
Must be self-motivated and self-directed to support complex operations.
Critical thinking and ability to analyze data and situations is a must. This involves being detail oriented with strong emphasis on accuracy and organization.

Physical Demands

Ability to work in manufacturing environment which includes but not limited to: noise, changing temperatures (hot, wet, cold, humidity), standing/walking/bending/stooping/climbing stairs, maneuvering around manufacturing equipment consistently throughout the shift.
Working with chemicals, wearing personal protective equipment and following approved chemical handling procedures.
Physical lifting up to 50-lbs frequently throughout the shift.
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 days, swing or night shift and also includes working weekends. Work days and shifts may change to help cover vacations/absences, during plant downtime or related events such as audits.

Position Responsibilities

Safe and efficient operation of production equipment, which may include: packaging equipment, conveying equipment, lift truck operation and filling equipment. Position titles are included in the classification list in the CBA, Schedule “A”.
Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP’s) in detail without deviation.
Set-up packaging coders, validate product codes in accordance with code specifications.
Identify and effectively communicate any out-of-specification product conditions. Follow the established notification protocol.
Perform routine equipment adjustments.
Accurately and neatly complete production records and documents.
Assist with equipment change-overs, CIP/SIP, clean-up and equipment set-up.
Product pasteurization in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
Perform department environmental controls.
Perform product reclaim and rework operations.
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.
Adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics, actively apply the Saputo Company Values and Workplace Climate Policy.
Work together with co-workers and other department personnel.
Other duties as required by management.

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.

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

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