Box Maker - B Shift

About the role

Saputo, a top 10 global dairy processor, is hiring a Box Maker for its B shift. The operator works in a 12-hour rotating schedule (6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, typically Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday) with a compressed workweek of alternating 3-day and 4-day weeks, and receives a $1.50 per hour night shift premium. The pay rate is $21.63.

Key responsibilities

• Cross-train in milk receiving, pasteurization and batching/blending, and product filling operations, and follow standard operating procedures without deviation.
• Inspect bulk tankers, collect and test raw dairy samples, and report out-of-spec conditions to the supervisor.
• Hook up and safely unload tanker trucks, pump raw dairy into bulk tanks, and perform CIP cleaning and routine SIP operations.
• Mix, blend and batch products according to customer recipes, and process them to meet pasteurization requirements.
• Review daily time and temperature charts, report variances and corrective actions, and support FSMA compliance.
• Perform filler operator duties, including set-up, change-overs, weight checks and packaging quality inspections.
• Operate a lift truck safely, maintain production records, and carry out equipment change-overs, clean-up and good housekeeping.
• Support internal and external audits, comply with GMPs, food safety and dairy regulations, and follow occupational health and safety procedures.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; minimum two years of work experience in food manufacturing, with dairy experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a team, multi-task, follow instructions and be detail-oriented and accurate.
• Successful completion of a drug screen and background check.

Required skills

• Understanding of food manufacturing acronyms such as SQF, QA/QC, CQP, HACCP, SOP, 5S and GMP.
• Strong math skills.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office and ERP applications; SAP preferred.
• Ability to operate equipment controls, touch panels and mechanical operations.
• Advanced quality/food safety training or certification is a plus.