Relief Operator - Days

Saputo Inc. • Biscoe, NC

10d • 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?

How you will make contributions that matter...

Position Responsibilities:
Provide rest breaks, meal periods and day off relief for team members in identified process, filling and packaging positions in accordance with work schedules.
Safe and efficient operation of production filling and packaging equipment to include: product fill systems, automated case forming, packaging, case packing and palletizing equipment.
Set-up, operate and replenish fiber gluer and/or taping equipment.
Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP’s) in detail without deviation.
Collect routine product samples and perform routine seal integrity testing to inspect the packaging for leaks, tears and perform required fill package inspections for quality assurance.
Generate pallet identification labels in accordance to the production schedule. This includes the verification of case quantity, product, product ID and production dates.
Set-up case coding equipment and validate product case codes in accordance with code specifications.
Verify and record accurate product case quantities.
Identify and effectively communicate any out-of-specification product conditions. Follow the established notification protocol.
Perform routine equipment adjustments.
Accurately and neatly complete production records, break relief reports and documents.
Perform equipment change-overs, clean-up operations and equipment set-up.
Perform environmental controls.
Safe operation of lift truck.
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.
Cross-train with other departments.
Perform good housekeeping within established housekeeping guidelines.
Comply with federal, state and local dairy food regulations.
Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply the Saputo values.
Work together professionally in a team environment with coworkers and other department personnel.
Other duties as required by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Minimum of (2)-two years of demonstrated work experience in food manufacturing, dairy food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Advanced quality/food safety training and/or certifications is a plus, but not required.
• Strong math skills.
• Strong technical skills, ability to operate and understand equipment controls, touch panels and mechanical operations.
• Possess lift truck certification or ability to obtain lift truck certification (Powered Industrial Trucks) per OSHA standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good PC skills, efficiency with MS Excel and ERP applications, SAP preferred.
• Demonstrated work history.
• Demonstrated good attendance is a must.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced quality/food safety training and/or certifications

Responsibilities

• Provide rest breaks, meal periods and day off relief for team members in identified process, filling and packaging positions in accordance with work schedules.
• Safe and efficient operation of production filling and packaging equipment to include: product fill systems, automated case forming, packaging, case packing and palletizing equipment.
• Set-up, operate and replenish fiber gluer and/or taping equipment.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP’s) in detail without deviation.
• Collect routine product samples and perform routine seal integrity testing to inspect the packaging for leaks, tears and perform required fill package inspections for quality assurance.
• Generate pallet identification labels in accordance to the production schedule. This includes the verification of case quantity, product, product ID and production dates.
• Set-up case coding equipment and validate product case codes in accordance with code specifications.
• Verify and record accurate product case quantities.
• Identify and effectively communicate any out-of-specification product conditions. Follow the established notification protocol.
• Perform routine equipment adjustments.
• Accurately and neatly complete production records, break relief reports and documents.
• Perform equipment change-overs, clean-up operations and equipment set-up.
• Perform environmental controls.
• Safe operation of lift truck.
• 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.
• Cross-train with other departments.
• Perform good housekeeping within established housekeeping guidelines.
• Comply with federal, state and local dairy food regulations.
• Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply the Saputo values.
• Work together professionally in a team environment with coworkers and other department personnel.
• Other duties as required by management.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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