Mozzarella String Cheese Packaging Assembler – 1st Shift

About the role

Saputo, a top 10 global dairy processor, is hiring a Mozzarella String Cheese Packaging Assembler for the 1st shift in Lena. The shift runs from 6:00 am to completion, or 6:30 am to completion, and pays $22.62 per hour, with benefits available after 90 days.

Key responsibilities

• Perform all packaging duties assigned by the Packaging Supervisor
• Rotate between lines and positions while practicing good ergonomics
• Work cooperatively in a team setting toward shared team goals
• Read and understand production and packaging schedules and packaging verification reports
• Assist with setup for production and changeovers
• Visually inspect product for quality defects
• Follow all safety rules, work rules and procedures, and know clean-up and chemical handling procedures
• Operate and maintain the foamer
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety policies

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent education, experience or training
• Excellent work ethic, consistent attendance, and ability to work overtime and on holidays
• Able to handle medium to heavy work, including lifting 25-30 lb tubs of cheese or finished product, with frequent stooping, squatting and reaching

Required skills

• Ability to work comfortably with basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules and packaging verification reports

What we offer

• Pays starting at $22.62 per hour
• Benefits after 90 days
• Development opportunities and meaningful compensation and benefits
• The chance to contribute to the community through Saputo products