Starter Room Operator - AM

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Almena, MI
1-3 Years Experience
Food
The Role
The Starter Room Operator will be responsible for operating machines and cleaning equipment, ensuring the quality and appearance of dairy products, completing data entry and basic PLC machine setup, and adhering to food safety policies and GMPs. The role requires physical capability to handle equipment and maintain sanitation practices.
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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?

Operate machine and clean equipment.

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter

  • Responsible for the quality and appearance of the product
  • Operate de-wheying, form filling equipment and Rotary Press
  • Complete appropriate data entry/basic PLC machine set up
  • Operate CIP processes and proper documentation
  • Must be able to react quickly
  • Ability to run all functions of the filler, drain belt, and tracks and Rotary Press
  • Ensure product has continuous flow to prevent plugs
  • Operate pH meter and sampling
  • Clean filler and tracking, pumps, conveyors, and rotary press
  • Must be able to appropriately handle and use cleaning chemicals and conduct concentration checks

You Are Best Suited For The Role If You….

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to read and understand instructions
  • Proficient in use of the computer
  • Must have a solid organizational, analytical problem solving and communication skills
  • Follow good sanitation and housekeeping practices
  • Compliance with food safety policies
  • Follow GMPs and SOPs
  • Ability to manipulate, lift and position heavy equipment
  • Must be able to work in a hot environment over 90 degrees F
  • Able to bend, stoop, kneel and crawl, occasionally climb steps and safety ladders, continuous walking and standing
  • Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50lbs
  • Requires regular attendance

We Support and Care For Our Employees By Providing Them With…

  • Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment
  • Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family
  • Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

  • Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC endeavors to make CareersUSA.Saputo.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at 214-863-2300 or [email protected]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit www.EEOC.gov.

In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, 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.

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC endeavors to make CareersUSA.Saputo.com accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at 214-863-2300 or email [email protected]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit www.EEOC.gov.

To review the Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA LLC Privacy Notice for California applicants, please visit our Corporate website associated section by clicking here (English) or here (Spanish).

The Company
Allansford, Victoria
10,001 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1954

What We Do

Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a wide array of dairy products of the utmost quality, including cheese, fluid milk, extended shelf-life milk and cream products, cultured products, and dairy ingredients. Saputo is one of the top ten dairy processors in the world, a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada, the top dairy processor in Australia, and the second largest in Argentina. In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. In the United Kingdom, Saputo is the largest manufacturer of branded cheese and a top manufacturer of dairy spreads. Saputo products are sold in several countries under market-leading brands, as well as private label brands.

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