Cheese Quality Technician

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?How you will make contributions that matter... Evaluates and grades specifications, body, texture, flavor and color of source cheese to determine usage within the plant's portfolio of finished goods.Manage selection of finished goods samples to review for body, texture, flavor, color.Collaborates as needed with daily pizza bakes and other end use application of finished goods for product validation and employee education.Evaluate finished good against competitive samples to ensure market consistency and provide feedback to operations team.Manage feedback for all vendor returns and serves as primary communication resource for vendors and the internal procurement team.Works with other Saputo plants to give feedback on concerns related to specifications, body, texture, flavor, and color of source cheese.Manage product sample storage, organization and disposal to ensure all relevant samples are maintained throughout the shelf life of the product.Facilitates coordination with warehouse, operations and QA departments to manage the re-labeling and/or recoding of product, as needed.Reviews analytical results to identify product that does not meet specifications. Coordinates product re-testing with QA and production departments.Serves as a back up to the pizza baker.Attends and actively participates in weekly meetings to review last week's cheese analyticalsanalytical.Other duties as assignedYou are best suited for the role if you... High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six to twelve months of related cheese manufacturing experience in cheesemaking, cheese testing, cheese grading or cheese packaging and/or similar knowledge or training in cheese manufacturing indus; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Cheese Grader license or the ability to obtain one. Ability to read / write and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization. Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement.We support and care for our employees by providing them with...Development opportunities that enhance their career fulfillmentMeaningful compensation & benefits that help them care for their familiesOpportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo productsHourly starting wage: $28.12In 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.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).