Whey Carousel Operator 2nd Shift

Saputo • Tulare, CA

2d • 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? This role is responsible for properly maintaining fill, weighs, seals, labels, and product codes to comply with Saputo standards, requirements and specifications. The operator will also be responsible for the inspection of bag seals, performing weights checks and metal detector checks to ensure consistency and compliance to Saputo standards and policies. Additionally, the role involves accurately taking samples, inspecting finished product bags for cleanliness, damage, foreign matter, etc., and properly calibrating the filling scales and performing magnet checks. Reworking unacceptable bags and/or totes, maintaining accurate records, and making minor adjustments and/or troubleshooting the Carousel are also key responsibilities. Daily cleaning of equipment and floors in specific areas, covering breaks on various production lines, and setting up production lines for CIP and production are required. The role also includes responsibility for the CIP of powder conveying lines.

Requirements

• Mechanical abilities and understanding of packaging equipment.
• Computer proficiency
• Good communication skills
• Must possess or obtain a valid forklift license

Responsibilities

• Properly maintain fill, weighs, seals, labels, and product codes to comply with Saputo standards, requirements and specifications.
• Responsible for the inspection of bag seals.
• Perform weights checks and metal detector checks to ensure consistency and compliance to Saputo standards and policies.
• Responsible for accurately taking samples.
• Responsible for inspecting finished product bags for cleanliness, damage, foreign matter, etc.
• Properly calibrate the filling scales.
• Properly perform magnet checks.
• Responsible for reworking bags and / or totes that are unacceptable to our customers for any reason.
• Maintain accurate records as required by Saputo policies.
• Effectively and safely make minor adjustments and / or trouble shooting the Carousel.
• Perform daily cleaning of all equipment and floors in the Avapac, Tote Filler and Robot areas.
• Responsible to cover breaks on the Carousel, Inline, Robot, and Tote Filler.
• Properly set up the production lines for CIP and production.
• Responsible for the CIP of the powder conveying lines.

Benefits

• Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre , Stella, and Treasure Cave.
• Strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.
• Your role is integral to our success.
• You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed