Warehouse Material Handler - 1st shift

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.

The Material Handler in Franklin WI will be a key stakeholder for a new 340,000 square foot conversion facility that is slated to open in 2023 and will play an integral part of Saputo’s strategy to optimize its cheese network in North America.

Saputo has a strong history in Wisconsin and are proud to be expanding our footprint in this area.

As a Material Handler you will load, unload, prepare, and move materials, stack finished product in the proper locations, and perform various functions in each area of material handling as assigned.

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter

Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures including but not limited to, GMP, SOP, HACCP, SSOP, and H&S.

Loads and unloads materials and product from trucks.

Rotates inventory and maintains accurate inventories and required inventory records.

Transports materials and product from storage or work sites to designated areas.

Maintains internal warehouse.

Maintains external warehouse inventories and supplies.

Completes all shipping and receiving record keeping, tagging, and documentation.

Utilizes and coordinates warehouse racking and space to maximum efficiency.

Ability to read and comprehend production worksheets.

Keep work area neat, clean, and organized at all times.

Make productive use of down time.

Attends various mandatory safety and departmental meetings.

Able to rotate into all positions on the line.

Box and palletize boxes according to instructions : ensuring accurate counts and proper identification.

All Saputo employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.

All Saputo employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

You Are Best Suited For The Role If You Have The Following Experiences, Skills, and Qualifications

Have a working knowledge of the production and plant processes.

Ability to work scheduled hours and required overtime as needed.

Display’s traits of reliability, honesty, respect, attention to detail, and punctuality.

Have basic analytical and numerical skills and the ability to perform mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in different units of measurement.

Can communicate effectively and efficiently.

Have a working knowledge of Safety Methods and Procedures.

Is self-motivated, able to multi-task, and can work independently and as part of a team.

Is committed to food safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Demonstrates professionalism and positively represents and promotes Saputo at all times.

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.

Physical lifting up to 40-lbs unassisted frequently throughout the shift.

Working with chemicals, wearing personal protective equipment, and following approved chemical handling procedures.

We Support and Care For Our Employees By Providing Them With

Comprehensive benefit programs that include medical, dental and vision insurance, EAP, 401k, employee stock options, paid time off.

Employee recognition and incentive programs.

Opportunities to contribute to your community via a VTO program and plant engagement activities.

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.