Trainee

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively monitor and maintain cost, quality, and environment of a department.
• Directly supervise activities of department employees.
• Focus on plant goals to attain expected production volume on a daily basis while controlling costs.
• Ensure proper set-up and operation of the process, to include machinery, computers, and product schedule.
• Ensure that safety, good manufacturing processes (GMPs), and sanitation policies and procedures are met.
• Communicate and interact effectively with department employees, the Plant Manager, support services, and all levels of management to ensure smooth operation of the processes.
• Assume an active role in the plant safety programs, to include involvement and support of the plant safety teams.
• Participate and take ownership of assigned plant safety programs.
• Complete all assigned paperwork, including production/packaging records, sanitation lists, schedules, accident reports, investigations, and any other paperwork deemed necessary with respect to HR guidelines.
• Perform miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Dairy Science, Food Science, or a related field (preferred).
• Ability to evaluate the production and packaging processes and determine the most efficient method of accomplishing goals.
• Ability to lead, influence, and motivate people and promote quality, safety, and teamwork.
• Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Working knowledge of computer programs (i.e., Excel, Word, etc.).
• Self-motivated, able to multi-task, can work independently, and as part of a team.
• Ability to work scheduled hours and required overtime as needed.
• Display traits of reliability, honesty, respect, attention to detail, and punctuality.
• Can communicate effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrate professionalism and positively represents and promotes Saputo at all times.