Production Packaging Specialist

1 week ago


Decatur, Illinois, United States SCUSA Saputo Cheese USA Inc. Full time

At SCUSA Saputo Cheese USA Inc., we are dedicated to delivering quality products while nurturing our workforce and contributing to communities globally.

As a leading player in the dairy industry, we appreciate valuable contributions and aim to cultivate an inclusive and growth-oriented workplace.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

As a Packaging Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for:

  • Ensuring the safe and efficient operation of production packaging machinery, including case forming, packaging, and palletizing systems.
  • Setting up, operating, and replenishing fiber gluing and taping equipment.
  • Following standard operating procedures (SOPs) meticulously without deviation.
  • Generating pallet identification labels in line with the production schedule, verifying case quantities, product IDs, and production dates.
  • Setting up case coding equipment and validating product case codes according to specifications.
  • Accurately verifying and recording product case quantities.
  • Identifying and communicating any out-of-specification product conditions, adhering to established notification protocols.
  • Performing routine equipment adjustments and ensuring safe operation of lift trucks.
  • Completing production records and documentation accurately and neatly.
  • Executing equipment change-overs, clean-up operations, and set-ups.
  • Conducting environmental controls and managing product reclaim and rework operations per guidelines.
  • Supporting internal and external audits and following all occupational health and safety procedures.
  • Adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety requirements.
  • Cross-training with other departments and maintaining good housekeeping practices.
  • Complying with federal, state, and local dairy food regulations.
  • Upholding the company’s Code of Ethics and actively applying our core values.
  • Collaborating effectively with colleagues and other department personnel.
  • Performing additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

You are an ideal candidate if you possess:

  • A minimum of two years of relevant experience in food manufacturing, with a preference for dairy experience.
  • Advanced training or certifications in quality and food safety (preferred but not mandatory).
  • A solid understanding of food manufacturing acronyms (e.g., SQF, QA/QC, HACCP, SOP, 5S, GMP).
  • Strong mathematical and technical skills, with the ability to operate and comprehend equipment controls and mechanical operations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
  • A proven work history with a commitment to good attendance.

At SCUSA, we pride ourselves on being one of the top cheese producers in the USA, with a diverse portfolio of beloved brands. Your role is crucial to our success, and you will work alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your growth and success.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.



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