Packaging Relief Operator

Saputo • White Bear Lake, MN

3d

About The Position

The Packaging Relief Operator provides relief coverage and support for multiple packaging operations, including gable-top carton filling machines, a bag-in-box filling machine, box-room equipment, and portion-cup creamer filling machines. The operator runs equipment and packages products in accordance with production and quality standards.

The role includes maintaining food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards; completing required production and quality documentation; keeping work areas clean and organized; ensuring packaging materials are available; setting up and operating fillers; collecting samples and checking product weights; performing sanitation and Clean-In-Place (CIP) tasks; and communicating equipment or production issues.

The position follows a rotating schedule of 12-hour shifts: 6:00 PM–6:00 AM or 6:00 AM–6:00 PM. Week 1 is Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday; Week 2 is Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of GMPs, food safety principles, chemical safety, and general industrial safety.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine processing and equipment issues using basic mechanical knowledge.
• 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 safety rules, regulations, procedures, and requirements related to food safety and quality.
• Comply with GMP, HACCP, and MSS standards and procedures, and complete MSS tasks weekly.
• Report actual or potential food safety or quality issues to management and assist with corrective actions.
• Complete required forms, charts, logs, and other documentation accurately, legibly, and on time.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary work areas in accordance with housekeeping and 5S expectations.
• Ensure adequate supplies of cartons, mix bags, container caps, and other packaging materials.
• Set up, start, and operate fillers and related equipment to meet production schedules.
• Pull product and creamer samples for laboratory testing and conduct weight checks.
• Perform sanitation and CIP of fillers, tanks, lines, and associated equipment as required.
• Submit maintenance requests for equipment issues and promptly communicate urgent issues through approved channels.
• Communicate production issues, downtime reasons, and variances from planned output to the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as 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
• Education Level: High school or GED