Lena-3rd Shift-Maintenance Assistant
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 of Responsibilities:

To perform with limited supervision, repairing and maintaining equipment and building structures at the Lena facility. 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.

Major Responsibilities:

Perform with limited supervision the following:

1. Mechanical: repair, rebuild, install, construct, equipment used in the facility, which includes but is not limited to welding, lubricating, cleaning, inspecting, evaluating, plumbing, painting, and general construction. Capable of evaluating operating condition of all equipment in facility.

2. Building: renovations, modifications, construction, and inspection.

3. Electrical: minor electrical repairs, motor hook-ups.

4. Preventative Maintenance: lubrication, record keeping and equipment monitoring.

5. Operating hand trucks, pick up trucks, and forklifts.

6. Maintenance parts and supply inventory.

7. Communicate with necessary personnel, discuss maintenance related issues influencing plant activities.

8. Gather relevant data from appropriate sources.

9. Analyze impact of decisions before executing.

10. Recognize problems and enlist assistance when necessary.

11. Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly workplace by exhibiting proper housekeeping practice.

Major Responsibilities (Continued)

12. Recognize safety hazards as related to position. Work to maintain safe work environment for all plant employees.

13. Other duties as may be assigned due to short-term, unforeseen manufacturing changes or needs.

Special Skills Required:

• Strong mechanical and electrical abilities.

• Full working knowledge of shop hand tools and their uses.

• Excellent communication skhills, ability to effectively work with others.

• Must be physically capable of performing medium to heavy work, with frequent lifting and carrying a maximum of 100 lbs. Must also be capable to do occasional climbing, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching, reaching and handling, as well as frequent standing/walking.
• Must successfully pass the Saputo provided training for Pasteurization within the first week in this position. Also, must successfully obtain a pasteurization certificate within 12 months of being in this position.

Scope of Duties:

No supervisory responsibility.

No budgetary responsibility.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

• Safety Glasses
• Safety Goggles
• Bump Hats
• Welding Hats
• Face Shield
• Steel Toed Boots/Shoes
• Gloves
• Hearing Protection
• Harness (Confined Space Equipment)
• Apron
• Leather Arm Covers

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.

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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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