Picker/Loader

Saputo Inc.•Decatur, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of (2)-two years of demonstrated work experience in food manufacturing, dairy food manufacturing experience preferred.
Must have the ability to obtain a lift truck certification, class I-V, including pallet jacks, per OSHA Powered Industrial Equipment regulations and requirements.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have the ability to safely drive a company vehicle.
A working understanding of food manufacturing acronyms (SQF, HACCP, SOP, 5S, GMP)
Strong math skills.
Strong technical skills, ability to operate and understand equipment controls, touch panels and mechanical operations.
Successful completion of drug screen and background check.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated work history.
Good attendance is a must.

Nice To Haves

Advanced quality/food safety training and/or certifications is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Safe and efficient operation material handling equipment to include lift trucks, pallet jacks and electric battery handling equipment.
Effective and accurate data entry ERP (SAP) system.
Safe and efficient loading and unloading of trailers, following internal/external requirements.
Safe handling and storage of materials and ingredients in approved storage locations, including off-site storage locations.
Safe handling of chemicals, liquid and dry ingredients and materials, follow safe handling procedures for personal protection, safe storage and spill prevention.
Follow FIFO and inventory control practices and procedures.
Stage batch ingredients and materials. Ensure production lines are staged and full for continuous batch operations in accordance with the production run schedule.
Perform pre and post usage inspections of ingredients, materials and chemicals during loading/offloading and batch operations to ensure materials meet specifications (usage qty, no leaks, container degradation, labeling, NFPA labeling, etc.).
Effective communication with internal and external customers.
Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP’s) in detail without deviation.
Perform equipment safety pre-operational inspections.
Accurately and neatly complete records and documents, including data entry accuracy.
Perform department environmental and housekeeping controls.
Support internal and external audits.
Comply with federal, state and local dairy food regulations.
Perform product reclaim and rework operations in accordance with reclaim guidelines.
Support internal and external audits.
Follow all established occupational health and safety procedures.
Follow all established GMP’s and Food Safety requirements.
Adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics, actively apply the Saputo Company Values and Workplace Climate Policy.
Work together professionally with co-workers and other department personnel.