Machine Operator (Aerosol) Days
About The Position
At Saputo, a top 10 global dairy processor, the company brings good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in its people, and supporting communities around the world. Saputo values contributions that matter and strives to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. This role involves the safe and efficient operation of production equipment, specifically aerosol filling and packaging equipment. The operator will follow standard operating procedures, collect product samples for quality inspection, set up aerosol cans and caps, configure coders, identify and communicate out-of-specification product conditions, perform equipment adjustments, and safely operate a lift truck. The position also includes completing production records, performing equipment change-overs, CIP/SIP, clean-up, equipment set-up, environmental controls, product reclaim and rework operations, and supporting audits. Adherence to occupational health and safety procedures, GMPs, food safety requirements, federal, state, and local dairy food regulations, and the Saputo Code of Ethics and Company Values is essential. The role also requires cross-training with other departments, maintaining good housekeeping, and collaborating with co-workers.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of (2)-two years of demonstrated work experience in food manufacturing
- A working understanding of food manufacturing acronyms (SQF, QA/QC, CQP, HACCP, SOP,5S, GMP, etc.)
- Lift truck certification or the ability to obtain a lift truck certification (Powered Industrial Truck)
- Strong math skills
- Proficient computer skills, software and data entry
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Dairy food manufacturing experience preferred
- Advanced quality/food safety training and/or certifications is a plus
- SAP experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Safe and efficient operation of production equipment to include: Aerosol filling and packaging equipment
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP’s) in detail without deviation
- Collect routine product samples and perform routine can internal pressure testing to inspect the can seal for leaks, defects to ensure quality specifications are met
- Set-up and use the appropriate aerosol cans and caps in accordance with the production run schedule
- Set-up coders, validate product codes in accordance with code specifications
- Identify and effectively communicate any out-of-specification product conditions
- Follow the established notification protocol
- Perform routine equipment adjustments
- Safe operation of a lift truck
- Accurately and neatly complete production records and documents
- Perform equipment change-overs, CIP/SIP, clean-up and equipment set-up
- 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
- Cross-train with other departments
- 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
- Work together with co-workers and other department personnel
- Other duties as required by management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
