Cheese Packer

Operating cheese packing equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and production instruction

Showing attention to detail and monitoring the process

Communicating clearly and supporting with problem solving in the event of a breakdown

Maintaining cheese quality by manually handling 20kg cheese blocks and manually boxing up to 10 tonnes an hour in the event of automated machinery being unavailable

Keeping accurate records and taking the necessary corrective action to maintain cheese line efficiencies and packaging quality

Understanding the need for, and carrying out, hygiene and housekeeping requirements within the cheese department in accordance with relevant schedules and food safety requirements

Identifying and communicating opportunities to improve working methods

Someone who has deep and demonstratable experience working within a food production environment

Knowledgeable with basic IT skills with the ability to use a PC/HMI/SCADA

Able to demonstrate thinking on your feet with problem solving skill

A strong communicator and able to work as part of a team and independently

Aware of basic food hygiene requirements

Site bonus scheme (We Share Bonus)

Development opportunities

Discounted SDUK products (Cathedral City cheese, Davidstow Cheddar, Fry Light, and Clover – to name a few!)

Subsidised staff restaurant

Holiday entitlement: 17 x 12 hour shifts pro rata

Employer pension contributions

Health Cash Plan – claim money back up to a set limit of c.£700 per annum on essential healthcare (eg. eye care, acupuncture, sports massage)

Life assurance

Free, onsite parking

Individual allocated lockers

My Staff Shop – access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings – providing great discounts from thousands of the UK’s largest retailers & service providers.

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.

To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.

Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.

In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale.

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.