Job Description

Job description

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.

SUMMARY OF TASKS

The Production Attendant I at the Saputo Orangeville location is responsible for packaging product as part of a production line according to specifications and guidelines.

Each production line consists of two areas:

• Wet Packaging – Worker is in direct contact with processed, unpackaged dairy products, and are required to supply the line with the product, placing it into the packaging material, and ensuring product is properly sealed before moving it through to Dry Packaging. Four (4) to seven (7) workers may occupy this position on a production line, and will rotate through the tasks every 30 minutes.
• Dry Packaging – Worker is in direct contact with packaged dairy products, and are required to ensure labels and product dates are applied correctly, as well as boxing and palletizing the finished goods for the Warehouse. Two (2) to three (3) workers may occupy this position on a production line, and will rotate through the tasks every 30 minutes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

General Responsibilities

• Attend scheduled shift punctually and ready to fulfill all duties required.
• Meet daily performance targets stipulated by the Production Supervisors, Production Lead Hand, and/or Line Operator.
• Participate in job rotation, as required.
• Assist in setup, changeovers, and tear down of machinery and equipment.
• Participate in daily mandatory stretching program before start of shift, and as required.
• Report, immediately, any/all food safety and quality issues, and health and safety concerns/infractions to the Line Operator, Production Lead Hand, and/or Production Supervisor.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and timely.
• Complete daily sanitation duties.
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Adhere to good hand washing practices to ensure food safety.
• Comply with all Saputo Orangeville Health and Safety, Food Safety and Quality regulations.
• Comply with all Saputo Orangeville policies and procedures.
• Focus on customer satisfaction.
• Take on additional duties, as required.

Wet Packaging Responsibilities

• Ensure line is always properly supplied with materials, including processed product.
• Complete visual inspection of product before it is placed into packaging material to ensure it meets or exceeds Saputo Orangeville quality standards.
• Depending on the product, add cellulose or brine to processed product before it is placed into packaging material.
• Perform frequent quality checks to ensure product meets required specifications (i.e. weight, dimension, spice/seasonings coverage), and complete corresponding paperwork.
• When spice/seasonings are applied, ensure complete coverage.
• Ensure appropriate packaging material is applied to the line (i.e. containers, plastic casings) and easily accessible when required to replenish.
• Add processed product to the appropriate packaging material.
• Ensure seals are cleaned and free from product before being sealed.
• Ensure packaged product is well sealed before it is sent to Dry Packaging, confirming there is no air or brine leaking or product dispensing.

Dry Packaging Responsibilities

• Ensure line is always properly supplied with materials, including boxes, labels, and empty skids.
• Apply appropriate labels to the line.
• Program dating equipment with proper format.
• Ensure packaged product has the clear labelling and dating.
• Complete and record Metal Detection check every hour.
• Make, label, and fill boxes with final product.
• Package 16-64 pieces of product per minute.
• Make 4-8 boxes per minute.
• Complete visual inspection of product, including confirming it is well sealed, prior to sealing boxes.
• Move sealed boxes from the line onto skid/pallet.
• Palletize boxes according to requirements, and ensure accurate counts and identification.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Food/dairy/manufacturing experience, an asset
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and good communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math
• Team player, but can also work independently
• Motivated, who always thinks in a positive proactive manner
• Reliable and committed to quality and customer satisfaction
• Quick learner who easily adapts to change
• Able to work overtime, statutory holidays, and weekends, as required

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. To learn more about Saputo in Canada, please click here. (http://saputo.com/en/our-products/canada-sector)

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

* SCOTSBURN is a registered trademark and is used under license by Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.

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Wage: $22.00/hour

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $22.65 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Stock options
• Store discount
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Orangeville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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