Material Handler
SCUSA Saputo Cheese USA Inc.

Job Info

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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?

Summary
Responsible for loading, unloading, preparing, and moving materials, and performing various functions in each area of material handling as assigned by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary - All Material Handlers

Performs various functions in each area of material handling as assigned.

Ability to work with RF scanners and computers

Demonstrates safe work habits and follows all company policies and procedures. Follows all GMP guidelines.

Demonstrates initiative and strong interpersonal, communication, and team skills.

Demonstrates safe and quality conscious work habits and follows all company policies and procedures.

Focuses on Saputo's vision and goals and considers the best interest of Saputo and its employees, customers, and patrons while performing job duties.

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

Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.

Employees are responsible for understanding and complying with the Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety guidelines to ensure that quality food products are manufactured in a sanitary production environment and delivered with superior protection to our customers and consumers.

Other

Works required overtime as needed.

Performs all other duties as assigned. (However some may become primary)

Primary - Shipping & Receiving

Loads and unloads materials and product from trucks and hand pick cases (average 108)

Moves inventory to and from locations using RF scanners

Rotates inventory and maintains accurate inventories and required inventory records.

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

Completes all shipping and receiving record keeping, tagging, and documentation. (Tags up to 20 loads per day.)

Utilizes and coordinates warehouse racking and space to maximum efficiency.

Completes sealing and signing for all loads. (Sealing is walking up and down 7 steps up to 20 times per day.)

Operates industrial fork trucks and other warehouse equipment.

Performs daily inspections and sanitation of forklifts.

Helps others as required

Keeps equipment and indoor and outdoor work areas clean and orderly; by walking behind a broom removing dust, dirt, and debris from pallets. Also operates a floor scrubber.

Other

Performs all other duties as assigned. (However some may become primary)

Maintains internal warehouse.

Maintains external warehouse inventories and supplies.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 1-2 years of related experience and/or training.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to complete paperwork and operate a bar coding scanner. Ability to effectively communicate with truck drivers, plant employees and management as needed.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to high traffic areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, drive, and operate foot controls more than 2/3 of each hour during a shift. The employee will bend, twist, reach, and grasp 33-200 times per shift. The employee is required to stand and walk up to 1/3 of each hour during a shift. The employee will squat, kneel, climb, push, and pull as needed during a shift. Lifting and/or moving is required for this position. The employee will lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance1-200 times per shift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

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 us.recruitingsupport@saputo.com. 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.

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