General Packer

Saputo•South Gate, CA

1d•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? At Saputo, we make contributions that matter every day. We're a growing team of dedicated and passionate people around the world with a longstanding history of excellence. Each of our employees bring their best every day and together we create high-quality products our customers and consumers enjoy. This is an anticipated 18–24-month position, eligible to earn a quarterly bonus and severance package.

Requirements

Minimum of (1)-one year of demonstrated work experience in food manufacturing, dairy food manufacturing experience preferred.
Successful completion of drug screen and background check.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated work history.
Good attendance is a must.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent, preferred

Responsibilities

Safe and efficient operation of cheese conveying equipment.
Load empty slots with string cheese on the piano belt.
Perform continuous quality inspections to ensure cheese meets specifications.
Place the sleeves of string cheese into the packages.
Operate bag sealers, inspect seal for seal integrity.
Perform routine product code checks, inspect codes to ensure accurate code dates and labels.
Inspect product packaging and labels for accuracy.
Cross train and rotate hourly with the following positions: Baader, Caser, Rapid Pak, P1(Back Side Dry Packaging), P2 (Back Side Dry Packaging) and Flow Control.
Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP’s) in detail without deviation.
Verify and record accurate product case quantities.
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.
Perform environmental controls.
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.
Perform good housekeeping within established housekeeping guidelines.
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.