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. Location: Tulare-Paige SUMMARY: The Vacation Relief Operator is responsible for the safe operation of production and packaging equipment associated with the filling and packaging of quality cheese products, providing relief for days off, vacations or absences. Always adheres to all USDA, GMP, and safety regulations. Position Responsibilities: Provide relief for days off, vacations and/or leaves of absence, performing operator duties in all positions in the packaging department. Safe and efficient operation of production, filling and packaging equipment as required in accordance with SSOP’s, training and practices. Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP’s) in detail without deviation. Collect routine product samples and perform routine package integrity testing to inspect the package for leaks, tears and perform required inspections for quality assurance. Palletizing operations, generate pallet identification labels in accordance with customer specifications. This includes the verification of case quantity, product, product ID and production dates. Set-up case coding equipment and validate product case codes in accordance with code specifications. Verify and record accurate product case quantities. Identify and effectively communicate any out-of-specification product conditions. Follow the established notification protocol. Perform routine equipment adjustments. Accurately and neatly complete production records, reports and documents. Perform equipment change-overs, clean-up operations and equipment set-up. Perform environmental controls. Safe operation of lift truck. Perform product reclaim and rework operations in accordance with reclaim guidelines. Support internal and external audits. Follow all established occupational health and safety procedures. Follow all established GMP’s and Food Safety requirements. Cross-train with other departments. Perform good housekeeping within established housekeeping guidelines. Comply with federal, state and local dairy food regulations. Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply the Saputo values. Work together professionally in a team environment with coworkers and other department personnel. Other duties as required by management. Job requirements: High school diploma or equivalent or a minimum of (2)-two years of demonstrated work experience in food manufacturing, dairy food manufacturing experience preferred. Advanced quality/food safety training and/or certifications is a plus, but not required. Strong math skills. Strong PC skills, MS Excel and ERP applications, SAP a plus. Strong technical skills, ability to operate and understand equipment controls, touch panels and mechanical operations. Possess lift truck certification or ability to obtain lift truck certification (Powered Industrial Trucks). Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated work history. Consistent attendance is a must. Physical Demands Ability to work in manufacturing environment which includes but not limited to: noise, changing temperatures (hot, wet, cold, humid), standing/walking/bending/stooping/climbing stairs, maneuvering around manufacturing equipment consistently throughout the shift. Working with chemicals, wearing personal protective equipment and following approved chemical handling procedures. Good visual acuity with the ability to see color. Physical lifting up to 45-lbs frequently throughout the shift. Ability to lift 50 lbs with assistance. Shift flexibility. This is a hands-on role for a 24/7 manufacturing facility. Our equipment operators are assigned to a team on a shift, 24/7 operation to support manufacturing. This can either be days, swing or night shift and weekends. Workdays and shifts may change to help cover days off, vacations or absences, during plant downtime or related events such as audits. Saputo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Hourly Range: $30.52 - 35.79 Saputo is among the top three cheese producers in the USA and one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. We have a diversified product portfolio with well-known retail brands, such as Friendship Dairies, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella and Treasure Cave, and a strong foodservice presence, partnering with chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Thanks to our countrywide footprint and national and international distribution networks, 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 the USA, please click here. (http://saputo.com/en/our-products/usa-sector) Join the Saputo Dairy USA team to make your contributions matter every day! 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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). Saputo, one of the top ten dairy processors in the world, 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 a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada, a leading dairy processor in Australia and the top dairy processor in Argentina. 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. In the United Kingdom, Saputo is the leading manufacturer of branded cheese and dairy spreads. In addition to its dairy portfolio, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a range of dairy alternative cheeses and beverages. Saputo products are sold in several countries under market-leading brands, as well as private label brands. Saputo Inc. is a publicly traded company and its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “SAP”. Follow Saputo’s activities at Saputo.com or via Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.