Position Responsibilities
- Safe and efficient operation material handling equipment to include lift trucks, pallet jacks and electric battery handling equipment.
- Effective and accurate data entry ERP (SAP) system.
- Safe and efficient loading and unloading of trailers, following internal/external requirements.
- Safe handling and storage of materials and ingredients in approved storage locations, including off-site storage locations.
- Safe handling of chemicals, liquid and dry ingredients and materials, follow safe handling procedures for personal protection, safe storage and spill prevention.
- Follow FIFO and inventory control practices and procedures.
- Stage batch ingredients and materials. Ensure production lines are staged and full for continuous batch operations in accordance with the production run schedule.
- Perform pre and post usage inspections of ingredients, materials and chemicals during loading/offloading and batch operations to ensure materials meet specifications (usage qty, no leaks, container degradation, labeling, NFPA labeling, etc.)
- Effective communication with internal and external customers.
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP’s) in detail without deviation.
- Perform equipment safety pre-operational inspections.
- Accurately and neatly complete records and documents, including data entry accuracy.
- Perform department environmental and housekeeping controls.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Comply with federal, state and local dairy food regulations.
- 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.
- Adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics, actively apply the Saputo Company Values and Workplace Climate Policy.
- Work together professionally with co-workers and other department personnel.
Job requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of (2)-two years of demonstrated work experience in food manufacturing, dairy food manufacturing experience preferred.
- Must have the ability to obtain a lift truck certification, class I-V, including pallet jacks, per OSHA Powered Industrial Equipment regulations and requirements.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and have the ability to safely drive a company vehicle.
- Advanced quality/food safety training and/or certifications is a plus, but not required.
- A working understanding of food manufacturing acronyms (SQF, HACCP, SOP, 5S, GMP)
- Strong math skills.
- Strong technical skills, ability to operate and understand equipment controls, touch panels and mechanical operations.
- Successful completion of drug screen and background check.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated work history.
- 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.
- Working with chemicals, wearing personal protective equipment and following approved chemical handling procedures.
- Physical lifting up to 45-lbs frequently throughout the shift unassisted. Lift 50+ lbs with assistance.
- Good visual acuity with the ability to distinguish colors.
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), to include bump cap, hearing and eye protection. This also include additional PPE requirements as defined for the position activities.
- Shift flexibility. This is a hands-on role for a 24/7 manufacturing facility. Our equipment operators are assigned to a shift, in support of a 24/7 manufacturing operation. This can either be a rotating, 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.
