Palletizer Operator

Saputo • White Bear Lake, MN

2d

About The Position

The Palletizer Operator oversees robotic palletizers and ensures products are palletized correctly. The role sets pallets for loading into the robot, monitors operations, clears jams, cleans equipment, assists with putting away product, and operates a forklift to move empty and fully loaded pallets. The operator keeps the supervisor informed about planned versus actual production and equipment downtime, and reports maintenance needs through the appropriate request form or paging system.

The position requires safe work practices and compliance with safety rules, GMP, HACCP, and MSS requirements. The operator reports food safety or quality problems to management, assists with corrective actions, completes paperwork and production records promptly and legibly, maintains a clean and orderly work area, and performs other duties as assigned. The schedule is rotating 12-hour night shifts, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Starting pay is $24.75.

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.
• Monitor robotic palletizer operations, clear jams, and clean equipment to support uninterrupted operations.
• Assist in putting away product.
• Operate a forklift to move empty and fully loaded pallets.
• Keep the supervisor informed about actual versus planned production and production-disrupting problems, including 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, charts, and other records 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.
• Compensation and benefits intended 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED