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?

Overview of the role:

The Packaging Machine Operator is responsible for the Food Safety, 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.

Schedule: Rotating Schedule (2 on 2 off, 3 on 3 off) 6pm – am

Salary: $19.06/hour + Night premium $1.20/hour

There are salary increases every 6 months until 18 months of employment then increases annually. Current top rate is $28.40/hour

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering:

Vacation

Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance

Group retirement plan with employer contribution after 1 year of service

Employee assistance program for employees and their families

Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match

Paid time off: Sick days and volunteer day off

Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA

Organized activities for employees and their families  

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.  

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

Mechanical Aptitude is necessary to perform well in this position.

Proven communication and inter-personal skills

Ability to maintain accurate written records and documentation

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Work well in a team environment

Dependable and accountable

Must pass the Employee Aptitude and Basic Skills test

This year, Saputo is celebrating 70 years of passion and craftsmanship!

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, 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.    

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