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: Must be available for Days and Night and weekends Shifts are 8hours

Salary: $21.14/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 $31.40/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

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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We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family. Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.