Forklift Operator, Warehouse (7pm-730am)

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. How You Will Make Contributions That Matter… Safe and efficient operation of material handling equipment to include lift trucks, pallet jacks and electric battery handling equipment. Effective and accurate data entry ERP (SAP) system. Safe and efficient loading and unloading of trailers, following internal/external requirements. Safe handling and storage of materials and ingredients in approved storage locations, including off-site storage locations. Safe handling of chemicals, liquid and dry ingredients and materials, follow safe handling procedures for personal protection, safe storage and spill prevention. Follow FIFO and inventory control practices and procedures. Stage batch ingredients and materials. Ensure production lines are staged and full for continuous batch operations in accordance with the production run schedule. Perform pre and post usage inspections of ingredients, materials and chemicals during loading/offloading and batch operations to ensure materials meet specifications (usage qty, no leaks, container degradation, labeling, NFPA labeling, etc.) Effective communication with internal and external customers. Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP’s) in detail without deviation. Perform equipment safety pre-operational inspections. Accurately and neatly complete records and documents, including data entry accuracy. Perform department environmental and housekeeping controls. Support internal and external audits. Comply with federal, state and local dairy food regulations. Perform product reclaim and rework operations in accordance with reclaim guidelines. Follow all established occupational health and safety procedures as well as established GMP’s and Food Safety requirements. Adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics, actively apply the Saputo Company Values and Workplace Climate Policy. Work together professionally with co-workers and other department personnel. Other duties as required by management. You Are Best Suited For The Role If You…. Have previous forklift or powered industrial truck experience Are able to work confidently in a fast-paced environment Are able to meet physical demands required for the position (stand, walk, bend, stoop and climb; able to lift up to 50 pounds; able to work in hot and cold environments and around moving equipment) Have good visual acuity with the ability to distinguish colors 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! 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. To review the Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA LLC Privacy Notice for California applicants, please visit our Corporate website associated section by clicking here (English) or here (Spanish). Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a wide array of dairy products of the utmost quality, including cheese, fluid milk, extended shelf-life milk and cream products, cultured products, and dairy ingredients. Saputo is one of the top ten dairy processors in the world, a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada, and the top dairy processor in Australia and Argentina. In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. In the United Kingdom, Saputo is the largest manufacturer of branded cheese and a top manufacturer of dairy spreads. In addition to its dairy portfolio, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a range of dairy alternative cheeses and beverages. Saputo products are sold in several countries under market-leading brands, as well as private label brands. Saputo Inc. is a publicly traded company and its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “SAP”. Follow Saputo’s activities at Saputo.com or via Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.