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 Plant Supervisor, the General Plant Help (GPH) is responsible for the efficient and accurate operation of all cheese equipment. The GPH is expected to maintain excellent communication lines with supervision, production planner, maintenance, warehouse, and line personnel.

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Effective set-up, running and adjustments of equipment.
• Process cheese into required packaging while ensuring the line is properly supplied and routine quality checks are performed to meet required product specifications (e.g.: weight, dimension)
• Accurate completion of all required documents and sanitation procedures
• Setup, takedown and sanitation of all parts and equipment when required, as per standard operating procedures.
• Meet or exceed daily production efficiency requirements provided by Supervisor or Production Manager
• Strict adherence to recipe and blend instructions for process cheese.
• Ensuring strict adherence to food safety policies (HACCP, CFIA, GMP, BRC)
• Strict compliance to workplace health and safety policies (WHMIS, OH&S, WCB, and Company procedures)
• Other duties as required.

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

• Although we cannot guarantee 40 hours per week, we offer a consistent and steady schedule every week. Schedule is set and posted every Thursday for the week ahead.
• Able to work flexible hours with availability for all three shifts (24 hours); 8 hours per day; 3 – 5 days per week.
• Food/dairy/manufacturing experience an asset.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and good communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform job duties, including heavy lifting of up to 20 lbs.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and ability to multi-task.
• Team player but can also work independently.
• Excellent attendance record.

Other Requirements:

The candidate will show initiative. They will demonstrate creativity and self-motivation. They must be able to work independently and must have the capacity to multitask.

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

• Competitive hourly rate. This position starts at $20.86/hour and increases to $23.47/hour at 2000 hours worked and $26.08/hour at 4000 hours worked.
• Health & dental benefits at 960 hours worked.
• 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

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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