Saputo Inc. Hiring for Operator, Packaging Machine at Brandon, MB Full Time

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

Overview of the Role

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Operator, Packaging Machine is responsible for the Food Safe and secure mechanical deployment and sealing of the prescribed finished product to the prescribed packaging material, at the prescribed weight or volume within the timeline scheduled. Compliance related to the sanitation, accuracy and general performance of the filling equipment requires the Packaging Machine Operator to disassemble, C.O.P. (manual sanitation), inspect, perform Sanitary and Soft Maintenance, re-assemble, and sanitize equipment, accessories, tools and the general work environment to ensure the highest quality of his/her packaged product are achieved.

How you will make contributions that matter:
Accountable for product verification, fill weight control, product loss control, packaging efficiency, package quality and identification, finished product quality, and finished product/package quantity.

All neatly and accurately completed documentation related to the latter and any additional Food Safety, HACCP, Personal Safety affirmations, or Deviations with Corrective Action follow up.

Vigilant in practicing and guarding activities within the Pasteurized Product Packaging Area to prevent biological, chemical or physical contamination of product.

Coordinate Waste and Recycling Activities including organized collection and removal of materials to maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Inter-departmental partnership and communications to promote efficient and effective execution of process.

Embrace and foster Environmental and Sustainability initiative

Embrace and foster attention to JSA (Job Safety Analysis), Risks, their mitigating procedures, Personal Protective Equipment and all other Personal Safety initiatives.

Must be prepared to function in a rotational shift schedule

Comply with GMP, HACCP & BRC standards.

Other duties as assigned.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

Must possess a complete understanding of product types and characteristics to conduct visual and organoleptic inspection and confirmation of product quality

Must perform accurate testing procedures and compilation of documentation as it pertains to a 100% commitment to the Plant HACCP Program.

Must maintain all recognized cleaning, good housekeeping and sanitation practices (compliance of Good Manufacturing Practices).

Must have good communication, organizational skills and legible handwriting.

Mechanical Aptitude is necessary to perform well in this position.

Must pass the Employee Aptitude and Basic Skills test.

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

Competitive compensation

Advantageous corporate agreements

Full range of group insurance benefits

Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution

Purchase option of company stocks

Group RRSP

Health and wellness program in the workplace

Assistance program for employees and their families

Saputo products at a discounted price

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.

Our story began in Canada in 1954, when the Saputo family’s hard work and dedication created a thriving dairy business. More than 65 years later, our roots in this country remain strong with our Corporate Headquarters in Montréal. Today, we are a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada with well-loved brands, such as Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Joyya, Milk2Go, Milk2Go Sport, Neilson, Nutrilait, Scotsburn* and Woolwich Goat Dairy. Thanks to our national footprint, we’re proud to bring our best to our customers and consumers, and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise.

Join the Saputo Dairy Products Canada team to make your contributions matter every day!

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