Production Skilled Relief Operator- 3rd Shift

Saputo•Friendship, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Saputo is hiring a Production Skilled Relief Operator for a hands-on role in a 24/7 manufacturing facility. The operator provides relief for team members in filling and packaging positions and safely operates production equipment. Work is assigned to a team operating across three shifts; schedules may include rotating, day, swing, or night shifts and weekends, and may change to cover absences, downtime, audits, or related events. This is a union position, with wages, scheduling, seniority, job assignments, and other employment terms governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The role supports product quality and food safety through inspections, sampling, recordkeeping, environmental controls, equipment setup and changeovers, preventive maintenance checks, and compliance with standard procedures and applicable regulations. The operator works with coworkers and other departments, cross-trains as needed, supports audits, and performs other duties as required by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of demonstrated work experience in food manufacturing.
Strong math skills.
Strong technical skills, including the ability to operate and understand equipment controls, touch panels, and mechanical operations.
Possess lift truck certification or be able to obtain certification for Powered Industrial Trucks in accordance with OSHA standards.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Good PC skills, including efficiency with MS Excel and ERP applications.
Demonstrated work history.
Demonstrated good attendance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule in a 24/7 manufacturing operation, including possible rotating, day, swing, or night shifts and weekends.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with noise and changing hot, wet, cold, or humid temperatures; stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb stairs, and maneuver around equipment throughout the shift.
Ability to work with chemicals, wear personal protective equipment, and follow approved chemical-handling procedures.
Ability to lift up to 45 pounds frequently and unassisted, and lift 50 pounds or more with assistance.
Good visual acuity, including the ability to see and differentiate colors.

Nice To Haves

Dairy food manufacturing experience preferred.
Advanced quality or food safety training and/or certifications are a plus, but not required.
Experience with SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide rest breaks, meal periods, and day-off relief for team members in filling and packaging positions.
Safely and efficiently operate filling and packaging equipment, including product infeed, fill systems, case forming, packaging, case packing, and palletizing equipment.
Set up, operate, and replenish fiber gluer and/or taping equipment.
Follow standard operating procedures in detail without deviation.
Collect routine product samples and perform seal-integrity and fill-package inspections for quality assurance.
Generate pallet identification labels according to the production schedule and verify case quantity, product, product ID, and production dates.
Set up case-coding equipment and validate product case codes against specifications.
Verify and record accurate product case quantities.
Identify and communicate out-of-specification product conditions, following established notification protocols.
Perform routine equipment adjustments and preventive maintenance inspections.
Complete production records, reports, and documents accurately and neatly.
Perform equipment changeovers, cleanup operations, and equipment setup.
Perform environmental controls.
Operate a pallet jack safely.
Perform product reclaim and rework in accordance with reclaim guidelines.
Support internal and external audits.
Follow occupational health and safety procedures, GMPs, and food safety requirements.
Cross-train with other departments.
Maintain good housekeeping according to established guidelines.
Comply with federal, state, and local dairy food regulations.
Adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics and apply Saputo values.
Work professionally with coworkers and personnel from other departments.
Perform other duties as required by management.