Custodian

Saputo • Las Cruces, NM

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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? How you will make contributions that matter...

Perform good housekeeping activities within established housekeeping schedules as defined by area/department, this includes defined internal and external areas of facility.
Perform material handling, moving pallets, containers, materials with hand truck, pallet jack or forklift.
Perform routine office and plant organization storage activities.
Perform facilities sanitation controls (garbage, waste, recycling) activities.
Accurately complete housekeeping schedule and documents.
Stock supplies in restrooms, employee breakrooms, conference rooms, visitor stations, and GMP stock supply locations throughout the facility.
Inventory, replenish and maintain fresh drinking water supply, to include cleaning and maintaining drinking water equipment.
Perform case hand stack and product rework operations as needed.
Follow all established cross-contamination prevention protocols, 5S and facility GMP Equipment and Utensils color-code system.
Support all company visitor and employee relations activities to include conference room set-up, supplies, meal/beverage preparation and clean-up activities.
Safe operation of a forklift, safe material handling operations.
Accurately and neatly complete company records and documents.
Perform environmental controls.
Follow Blood Borne Pathogens program requirements and safe methods for protection and disposal.
Perform product reclaim and rework operations in accordance with reclaim guidelines.
Perform manual product hand stacking / palletizing activities as necessary.
Support internal and external audits.
Follow all established occupational health and safety procedures.
Follow all established GMP’s and Food Safety requirements.
Cross-train and act as back-up for Palletizer and Utility positions.
Comply with federal, state and local dairy food regulations.
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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of (1)-two years of demonstrated work experience in food manufacturing, dairy food manufacturing experience preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain a forklift certification, classes I-V to include pallet trucks.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Be self-motivated, work independently or in a team environment.
• Demonstrated work history.
• Good attendance is a must.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced quality/food safety training and/or certifications is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform good housekeeping activities within established housekeeping schedules as defined by area/department, this includes defined internal and external areas of facility.
• Perform material handling, moving pallets, containers, materials with hand truck, pallet jack or forklift.
• Perform routine office and plant organization storage activities.
• Perform facilities sanitation controls (garbage, waste, recycling) activities.
• Accurately complete housekeeping schedule and documents.
• Stock supplies in restrooms, employee breakrooms, conference rooms, visitor stations, and GMP stock supply locations throughout the facility.
• Inventory, replenish and maintain fresh drinking water supply, to include cleaning and maintaining drinking water equipment.
• Perform case hand stack and product rework operations as needed.
• Follow all established cross-contamination prevention protocols, 5S and facility GMP Equipment and Utensils color-code system.
• Support all company visitor and employee relations activities to include conference room set-up, supplies, meal/beverage preparation and clean-up activities.
• Safe operation of a forklift, safe material handling operations.
• Accurately and neatly complete company records and documents.
• Perform environmental controls.
• Follow Blood Borne Pathogens program requirements and safe methods for protection and disposal.
• Perform product reclaim and rework operations in accordance with reclaim guidelines.
• Perform manual product hand stacking / palletizing activities as necessary.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Follow all established occupational health and safety procedures.
• Follow all established GMP’s and Food Safety requirements.
• Cross-train and act as back-up for Palletizer and Utility positions.
• Comply with federal, state and local dairy food regulations.
• 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.

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED