3rd Shift Sanitation Worker at SCUSA Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in Newington, Connecticut

Job Description:

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.


Key Attributes

• Must possess a strong work character and have the ability to work in a team environment.


• Must possess a strong work ethic and passion for the job.


• Ability to multi-task and follow instructions.


• Must be self-motivated and self-directed to support complex operations.


• Critical thinking and ability to analyze data and situations is a must. This involves being detail oriented with strong emphasis on accuracy and organization.

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.


• Good visual acuity with the ability to distinguish colors.


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


• Physical lifting up to 45-lbs frequently throughout the shift unassisted.


• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), to include bump cap, hearing and eye protection. This also include additional PPE requirements as defined for the position activities.


• Shift flexibility. This is a hands-on role for a 24/7 manufacturing facility. Our equipment operators are assigned to a shift, in support of a 24/7 manufacturing operation. This can either be days, swing or night shift and also includes working weekends. Work days and shifts may change to help cover vacations/absences, during plant downtime or related events such as audits.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform good housekeeping activities within established housekeeping schedules as defined by area/department, this includes defined internal and external areas of facility.


• Accurately complete housekeeping schedule and documents.


• Stock supplies in restrooms, employee breakrooms, conference rooms, visitor stations, and GMP stock supply locations throughout the facility.


• Follow all established cross-contamination prevention protocols, 5S and facility GMP Equipment and Utensils color-code system.


• Support all company visitor and employee relations activities to include conference room set-up, supplies, meal/beverage preparation and clean-up activities.


• Safe operation of a forklift, safe material handling operations.


• Accurately and neatly complete company records and documents.


• Perform environmental controls.


• Follow Blood Borne Pathogens program requirements and safe methods for protection and disposal.


• 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 and act as back-up for Palletizer and Utility positions.


• Comply with federal, state and local dairy food regulations.


• Adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics, actively apply the Saputo Company Values and Workplace Climate Policy.


• Work together with co-workers and other department personnel.


• Other duties as required by management.

Job requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• 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.


• A working understanding of food manufacturing acronyms (SQF, HACCP, SOP, 5S, GMP)


• Strong math skills.


• Strong technical skills, ability to operate and understand equipment controls, touch panels and mechanical operations.


• Ability to obtain a forklift certification, classes I-V to include pallet trucks.


• Successful completion of drug screen and background check.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Be self-motivated, work independently or in a team environment.


• Demonstrated work history.

Good attendance is a must.


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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