Fluid Handler - White Bear Lake

Saputo Inc. • White Bear Lake, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fluid Handler ensures the safe and correct handling of incoming liquid ingredients. The role supports food safety and quality by following safety rules, GMP, HACCP, and MSS requirements, completing weekly MSS tasks, accurately documenting work, and maintaining clean and orderly work areas. The position receives and documents liquid ingredients, moves tankers around the plant with a yard dog tractor, performs Clean in Place (CIP) on tanks, silos, lines, and tankers, and ensures tankers are weighed correctly. The Fluid Handler reports safety concerns, maintenance issues, operational deviations, disruptions, and equipment downtime, and performs other duties as assigned.

The position works a rotating overnight schedule from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM: Week 1—Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday; Week 2—Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. Starting wage is $27.57 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of GMPs, food safety principles, chemical safety, and general industrial safety.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Basic mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot routine processing and equipment issues.
• 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.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in food manufacturing or UHT processing is strongly preferred.
• Forklift experience is helpful; certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow food safety and quality responsibilities, including all safety rules, regulations, procedures, and requirements.
• Comply with GMP, HACCP, and MSS standards and procedures.
• Complete MSS tasks weekly.
• Promptly report industrial or food safety concerns.
• Complete paperwork, charts, and documentation accurately, legibly, and on time.
• Maintain good housekeeping and keep work areas clean and orderly.
• Receive and document incoming liquid ingredients.
• Operate a yard dog tractor to move tankers in and around the plant.
• Perform CIP on tanks, silos, receiving lines, load-out lines, and tankers.
• Ensure all incoming and outgoing tankers are weighed correctly.
• Report maintenance issues using maintenance request forms or immediate page notifications.
• Keep the supervisor informed about deviations from planned production, operational disruptions, and equipment downtime.
• Perform other duties 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