Packaging Relief Operator

Saputo Inc. • White Bear Lake, MN

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About The Position

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

The operator follows food safety, quality, GMP, HACCP, MSS, chemical safety, and industrial safety requirements; completes required documentation; maintains clean and sanitary work areas; keeps packaging materials supplied; and supports production schedules. Duties also include collecting product and creamer samples for laboratory testing, conducting weight checks, performing sanitation and Clean-In-Place (CIP), reporting equipment and production issues, and communicating with supervisors and other teams.

Hours are either 6:00 PM–6:00 AM or 6:00 AM–6:00 PM on a rotating schedule. 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, forms, charts, graphs, and digital entries accurately.
• 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

• Provide relief coverage and support for multiple packaging operations, including gable-top carton fillers, bag-in-box filling machines, box room equipment, and portion cup creamer filling machines.
• Operate equipment and package products in accordance with production and quality standards.
• Follow safety rules, regulations, procedures, and food safety and quality requirements.
• Comply with GMP, HACCP, and MSS standards and procedures, and complete weekly MSS tasks.
• Report actual or potential food safety or quality issues to management and assist with corrective actions.
• Complete required forms, charts, and logs accurately, legibly, and on time.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary work areas according to housekeeping and 5S expectations.
• Ensure adequate supplies of cartons, mix bags, container caps, and other packaging materials to prevent interruptions.
• Set up, start up, and operate fillers and related equipment to meet production schedules.
• Collect 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 deviations 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