Palletizer Operator

Saputo Inc. • White Bear Lake, MN

3d

About The Position

The Palletizer Operator oversees robotic palletizers and ensures products are palletized correctly. The role sets pallets for loading into the robot and monitors the equipment to maintain uninterrupted operations, including clearing jams and cleaning the equipment. The operator also assists with putting away product and uses a forklift to move empty and fully loaded pallets.

The operator keeps the supervisor informed about actual versus planned production and production disruptions, including reasons for equipment downtime. Maintenance issues are communicated to the maintenance department using a maintenance request form or an immediate request over the paging system. The role requires following safety rules and procedures, GMP and HACCP requirements, and MSS; reporting food safety or quality problems to management; and assisting with corrective actions. The operator completes paperwork and charts promptly and legibly and maintains a clean, orderly work area. Other duties may be assigned by management or supervision.

This position works rotating 12-hour night shifts from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The starting pay is $24.75. Saputo describes development opportunities, meaningful compensation and benefits, and opportunities to contribute to the community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to add and subtract, count, and tally production information.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing experience is helpful.
• Food operations experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of GMPs, general safety rules, and chemical right-to-know is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee robotic palletizers and ensure products are palletized correctly.
• Set pallets for loading into the robot and monitor the palletizer for uninterrupted operation, clearing jams and cleaning equipment as needed.
• Assist with putting away product.
• Operate a forklift to move empty and fully loaded pallets.
• Keep the supervisor informed about actual versus planned production, production disruptions, and reasons for equipment downtime.
• Report maintenance-related issues to the maintenance department using a maintenance request form or an immediate request over the paging system.
• Follow safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, and MSS requirements.
• Report food safety or quality problems to management and assist in implementing corrective action measures.
• Complete paperwork and charts in a timely and legible manner.
• Maintain general housekeeping and a clean, orderly work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management or supervision.

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance career fulfillment.
• Meaningful compensation and benefits to help care for family.
• Opportunities to contribute to the community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED