Canada, Alberta jobs in Joffre, AB

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

Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P. is seeking a General Plant Helper for an existing opportunity within our organization at our Red Deer facility.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, General Plant Help (GPH) is responsible for the efficient and accurate operation of all butter production and packaging equipment, including churns, butter formers/printers and packaging lines. The GPH is expected to maintain excellent communication lines with supervision, production planner, maintenance, warehouse, and line personnel.

The work schedule consists of 8-hour shifts Monday to Friday. Shift: 6 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (must be flexible as the shift can change due to business needs).

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Effective set-up, running and adjustments of equipment.

• Package butter into required formats (i.e.: prints, bulk blocks) while ensuring the line is properly supplied and routine quality checks are performed to meet required product specifications (i.e.: weight, dimension, wrap and seal integrity).

• Assist with cream handling and butter churning, monitoring process parameters such as temperature and product consistency as directed.

• 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 Plant Manager.

• Strict adherence to recipe and process instructions for butter products (i.e.: salted and unsalted).

• Ensuring strict adherence to food safety policies (HACCP, CFIA, GMP, BRC).
• Strict compliance with 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:

• 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.

• Ability to work in a cold, refrigerated production environment.

• Strong hand-eye coordination and ability to multi-task.
• Team player but can also work independently.
Excellent attendance record.

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

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance.
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Employee family assistance program for employees and their families.
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match.
• Paid Maternity/Parental Leave program.
• Paid volunteer day off.
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA.
Organized activities for employees and their families.

Hourly rate: $28.22

*This is a unionized position.

All applications are carefully considered by our Talent Acquisition team.

Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in screening applications.

Artificial Intelligence is not used to assess or select applications.

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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