Packaging Crew Member - 2nd shift

Saputo Inc.•Reedsburg, WI

27d•$24 - $25

About The Position

The Packaging Crew Member supports cheese packaging operations by preparing packaging equipment and materials, packaging product to specifications, completing routine quality and metal detector checks, and maintaining a safe, sanitary, and efficient work area. The role also includes documenting inspections and production activities, boxing and palletizing product, meeting production targets, and working collaboratively with teammates and other plant personnel. The position is listed for the 2nd shift.

Requirements

Reliable, honest, and respectful.
Ability to work scheduled hours; overtime is expected, and schedules may vary based on production and staffing needs.
Ability to multitask and self-direct or self-motivate.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Commitment to food safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, verbally and non-verbally.
Ability to work both with other team members and independently.
Working knowledge of computer programs such as Excel and Word.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment involving standing and walking on concrete, noise, changing hot, wet, cold, and humid temperatures, routine bending, stooping, twisting, pushing and pulling, lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing stairs, and maneuvering around manufacturing equipment throughout the shift.
Ability to work with sanitation chemicals while wearing approved personal protective equipment and following approved chemical-handling procedures.
Values aligned with Saputo's culture: Efficiency through Simplicity, Family Environment, Ownership and Commitment, Hands on Approach, and Passion.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Attend scheduled shifts regularly and punctually, ready to perform required duties.
Follow and promote company policies and procedures for employee health and safety, food safety, product quality, and productivity.
Assist with setup of packaging machinery, date code printers, computers, product labels, vat selection, and added ingredients.
Maintain a safe and efficient work area through general housekeeping.
Package cheese in the specified packaging material and report out-of-spec product conditions according to established protocols.
Ensure the packaging line uses the appropriate materials, including boxes, labels, film, and cheese.
Perform and document routine product quality checks, including checks of temperature, weight, dimensions, spice coverage, seals or vacuum, and date coding.
Complete and document metal detector checks and calibrations as required.
Box and palletize products according to instructions, ensuring accurate counts and identification, including surface-ripened, tote-fill, thaw, pail, and bulk-fill products.
Work toward packaging targets and goals according to the line schedule and rotate through line positions as instructed.
Support teammates through demonstrating, teaching, reviewing, and providing guidance.
Communicate effectively with department, plant, and company personnel to support safe and effective line operations.
Accurately complete packaging records, Master Cleaning Sanitation Lists, and other required departmental paperwork.
Sanitize packaging equipment according to specified guidelines.
Practice and enforce good manufacturing, health, safety, and product quality practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.