Milk Receiver - 12 Hour, Nights

Saputo Inc.•Delhi, NY

2d•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? This is a hands-on role for a 24/7 manufacturing facility. Our receiving operators are assigned to a team in support of dairy operations. This can either be days, swing or night shift and weekends. Work days and shifts may change to help cover vacations/absences, during plant downtime or related events such as audits. In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help. Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 11 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 60 countries. With 59 manufacturing facilities and over 19,400 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, Argentina, and the United Kingdom. All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can-do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong math skills.
Strong technical skills, ability to operate and understand equipment controls, touch panels and mechanical operations.
Ability to obtain Powered Industrial Truck certification and maintain certification. Training is provided.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated work history.
Two years of demonstrated work experience in food manufacturing, dairy food manufacturing experience preferred.
A working understanding of food manufacturing acronyms (SQF, QA/QC, CQP, HACCP, SOP,5S, GMP, etc.).
Successful completion of drug screen and background check.
Good attendance is a must.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Inspection of bulk tanker.
Collect raw dairy sample and perform organoleptic sensory evaluation and physical testing, to include visual, odor, flavor, antibiotic, oil and fat.
Promptly report any out of specifications or deviations to the department supervisor.
Must satisfy all State Appendix N certification requirements.
Must have a valid sampler/weighed certification.
Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP’s) in detail without deviation.
Safely hook-up tanker truck to off-load dairy products, ensure tanker is properly vented.
Pump raw dairy product into specified bulk tanks.
Clean and CIP tanker.
Perform routine SIP operations.
Perform routine equipment adjustments.
Safe operation of a lift truck.
Accurately and neatly complete dairy records, system data entry and documentation.
Perform all department 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.
Effective coordination and cooperation 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 and Workplace Climate Policy.
Work together as a team.
Other duties as required by management.