Fill Operator

Saputo • White Bear Lake, MN

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About The Position

The Fill Operator operates gable top carton, portion cup creamer, and bag-in-a-box filling machines and packages product. The role supports safe, quality-focused production by preparing and operating fillers, maintaining supplies and sanitation, completing production and quality documentation, and communicating issues to supervisors and maintenance. The position works a rotating overnight schedule: 6:00 PM–6:00 AM, with Week 1 on Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and Week 2 on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of GMPs, food safety principles, chemical safety, and general industrial safety.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine processing and equipment issues using basic mechanical knowledge.
• Ability to perform basic math, including addition, subtraction, counting, and recording production and quality data.
• Ability to complete written correspondence and accurately fill out forms, charts, graphs, and digital entries.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with coworkers, supervisors, QA, and maintenance personnel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and maintain focus during long shifts.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, reach, lift moderate weights, and work in hot or cold environments as required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in food manufacturing.
• Forklift experience; certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules, regulations, procedures, and requirements related to food safety and quality.
• Comply with GMP, HACCP, and MSS standards and procedures, and complete MSS tasks weekly.
• Report food safety or quality issues to management and assist with corrective actions.
• Complete paperwork, charts, and related documentation accurately, legibly, and on time.
• Maintain general housekeeping and keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Maintain adequate supplies of cartons, caps, bags, film, boxes, and lid stock to prevent line interruptions.
• Set up the filler for production.
• Pull product samples for laboratory testing and verify correct product weights.
• Perform sanitation and CIP of the filler, attached tanks and lines, and general room sanitation.
• Report maintenance-related issues to the maintenance department using a maintenance request form or immediate request through the paging system.
• Keep the supervisor informed about actual versus planned production, production-disrupting issues, and causes of equipment downtime.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management or supervisors.

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance career fulfillment.
• Meaningful compensation and benefits to help employees care for their families.
• Opportunities to contribute to the 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