You'll discover a stimulating atmosphere that fosters your professional growth in a clean and safe environment. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Millwright is responsible for the routine/preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing and packaging equipment.

Schedule: Rotation afternoons 4 days a week. 3:30pm- 2:00am working every other weekend, first 3 months will be 7am- 330pm

Salary:

Licensed: Probationary Rate – $42.33; Top Rate – $44.56

Non-Licensed: Probationary Rate – $36.80; Top Rate – $38.74

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering:

• Competitive wages, with evening and night shift premiums.
• Advantageous corporate agreements
• Full range of group insurance benefits
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Purchase option of company stocks
• Group RRSP
• Health and wellness program in the workplace
• Assistance program for employees and their families
• Saputo products at a discounted price

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Carries out preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Trouble shoots and repairs equipment in breakdown situations to ensure production efficiencies are achieved.
• Have responsibility for stock room management and provide order request of parts required for routine and preventive maintenance.
• Carries out equipment installations, modifications, and complete equipment changeover, as required.
• Handles troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs, preventative/predictive Maintenance Plans and spare parts supply room.
• Co-ordinate and oversee contractors, as required.
• Ensure all equipment are maintained properly. Ensure availability of replacement parts for key manufacturing equipment to minimize unnecessary machine downtime.
• Works with other trades groups to complete project assignments and provide training to Plant staff as required.
• Documents and maintains all appropriate records.
• Follow all GMP’s and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory quality and sanitation requirements.
• Comply and ensure all work is performed safely while following OH&S, WSIB, and company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties, as assigned, by Maintenance Supervisor or Plant Manager.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Professional Certificate of Industrial Maintenance (Ex. 442A Certificate of Qualification) or Equivalent 
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting, equipment repairs, welding experience is a must
• Minimum 1 year of experience related to food industry, preferably dairy, or high-speed process equipment or packaging experience
• Pneumatics and hydraulics knowledge
• Boiler, refrigeration, and air handling systems experience is an asset
• Able to read Blueprint, must be able to trouble shoot, and have analytical skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• High level of self-motivation and initiative
• Dependable with a good attendance and safety record
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English
• Ability to support all shifts (days and afternoons), incl. weekends and overtime, and/or being on call.
   

*Please note that the duties, skills, and requirements contained in the posting are common to the role and do not represent an exhaustive list of tasks and duties. Therefore, some of the items may be subject to change based on needs of the business and job function.

Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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

We are looking for dynamic and motivated individuals to join our team as a TPO Packaging Operator for the summer season. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop professional skills while working in a friendly and stimulating environment.

Schedule: Rotating and variable from 12h.

Salary: We offer a salary of $26.55/h with evening (+$1.25/h) and night (+$1.75/h) premiums upon hiring. 

Contributing in this role means:

• Operate the packaging machine and its peripheral equipment;
• Take samples and ensure product quality;
• Complete various reports and analyze the results obtained;
• Carry out washing of equipment and premises (CIP and manual);
• Perform any other related tasks.

The qualifications sought are:

• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent;
• Have work experience in a similar position;
• Ability to operate a forklift (an asset);
• Flexibility and availability regarding work schedule;
• Be versatile and able to learn quickly;
• Be proactive and manage priorities well;
• Have good physical work skills;
• Demonstrate good communication skills and promote teamwork.
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We support and care for our employees and their families by offering: 

• Competitive salaries
• Vacation and sick leave upon hiring
• Advantageous corporate discounts
• A complete range of group insurance
• A group pension plan with employer participation
• A staff participation scheme in share capital
• A group RRSP
• A Health and Well-being at Work program
• An employee and family assistance program
• Special rates on our products

We are committed to equal opportunity employment. Saputo embraces diversity at the heart of its operations and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to become part of the family.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level?

As an Analyst, Finance, you will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing commercial programs for retail accounts across Canada. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to work both regionally and nationally, providing critical support to our sales department and collaborating closely with the Manager, Finance.

****Salary ranges from $66 960 to $87 890*** offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.****

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering :

Vacation upon hire

Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance

Group retirement plan with employer contribution

Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families

Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match

Paid Parental Leave program

Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off

Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA

Training and development programs

Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs

Organized activities for employees and their families  

Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Play a key role in debit note management by ensuring timely clearing and resolution of deductions;

• Do daily reviews of debit notes to ensure proper clearing;

• Execute weekly follow up with sales for debit note approval;

• Do weekly financial review of retail business ensuring accuracy and providing summary comments;

• Manage commercial programs and analysis of sales performance indicators;

• Prepare comparative analysis of commercial programs;

• Work with various administrative departments across Canada to ensure the proper management of commercial programs;

• Participate in end-of-month procedures by helping with journal entries and producing the required financial reports (account reconciliations, financial packages, payments, etc);

• Participate in the preparation of annual budgets;

• Act as the point person and administrative support for the sales department across Canada and finance team members, including various gross profit analysis and payments;

• Play a key role in debit note management by ensuring timely clearing and resolution of deductions;

• Support annual financial audits;

• Any other duties as assigned;

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• University degree in accounting, finance or other relevant field

• 2-3 years of experience in financial analysis or a similar position

• Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) designation considered an asset

• High level of precision, organizational and analytical skills, self-motivation and initiative

• Knowledge of BI (Business Intelligence) and AS/400 is an asset;

• Excellent proficiency in Excel and the Office suite

• Bilingualism (French and English) spoken and written is essential as the candidate will have to work closely with teams located across Canada

Overview of the role :

As a member of the Maintenance team, the Millwright is responsible for the routine/preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of the manufacturing equipment, building and Building Equipment. This is a full time permanent position.

Schedule: Holiday relief with home shift of: Wed - Sat  (10:00 PM to 7:30 AM)

Salary: $50.10/h

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering :

Vacation upon hire

Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance

Group retirement plan with employer contribution

Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families

Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match

Paid Parental Leave program

Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off

Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA

Training and development programs

Organized activities for employees and their families  

Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

How you will make contributions that matter:

Facilitate the timely and efficient processing and packaging of products.

Carries out preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.

Trouble shoots and repairs equipment in breakdown situations to ensure production efficiencies are achieved.

Provides training to plant staff as required.

Works with other trades groups to complete project assignments.

Works with vendors as required.

Coordinates and assist in mechanical and electrical installations.

Maintains/Programs plant PLCs (if qualified to do so).

Keeping of proper HACCP documents, Sanitary and Preventative maintenance documents as required.

Performance of other duties as required.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

Certified Journeyman

Excellent mechanical skills and ability to carry out general plant/ equipment maintenance

Food industry or high-speed packaging experience

PLC training and experience would be an asset

Demonstrate excellent trouble shooting skills and analytical skills

Able to work independently with minimum supervisor and within an interdependent team

A high level of self-motivation and initiative

Proven proficiency and dependability in current position with a good safety record

Able to work in confined spaces

Some heavy lifting required

Saputo offers a positive, clean, and supportive environment that fosters your professional growth!
Our Riverway location is currently seeking a Licensed Millwright to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing reactive, preventive, and predictive maintenance, as well as troubleshooting manufacturing and packaging equipment.

Saputo Millwrights: Behind the scenes

Click here to explore the inspiring journeys of our maintenance employees—whose passion, expertise, and teamwork transform challenges into success stories.

Hourly Rate: $42.98

Schedule: We offer a fixed schedule on a rotating shift from 7:00PM to 7:00AM.

• 5 work days, followed by 4 days off;
• 5 work days, followed by 5 days off;
• 4 work days, followed by 5 days off;

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering:

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Employee family assistance program for employees and their families
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• Paid time off: Sick days and a volunteer day off
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Organized activities for employees and their families  

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Carries out reactive, predictive and preventative maintenance on plant equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment in breakdown situations to minimize downtime
• Carries out equipment installations and modifications, repairing parts where necessary
• Work effectively in a processing environment without jeopardizing food safety
• Follows company policies and safety-first culture while continuously improving standards
• Works effectively and collaboratively with other trades groups to complete project assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Maintenance Manager or assigned leadership designate

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Millwright with a journeyperson ticket/license or certificate of qualification
• Excellent trouble shooting skills able to work collaboratively with all departments
• Highly motivated initiator, able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Effective communication skills, able to complete computer-based workorders
• Proven hands-on experience within food industry or high-speed packaging plant (asset)
• Sanitary Stainless steel welding experience (asset)
• Electrical and PLC troubleshooting experience (asset)
• 4th class power engineering certification or Steam Boiler experience (asset)
• Refrigeration and air handling systems experience (asset)

Overview of the role :

Reporting to the Quality Control Manager, the Quality Technician is integral to the laboratory team. This position is responsible for performing precise laboratory analysis, reporting, and monitoring of the quality of raw and finished products, raw ingredients, and sanitation system. This is a full-time, holiday relief temporary position.

Schedule: Shift rotation holiday relief, 36 hours per week. Day, afternoon and night - 9 hour shifts.

Wage: 30.20-36.24$/h

*Wage is based on combination of experience and education*

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering :

• Vacation upon hire
• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution
• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• Paid Parental Leave program
• Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Training and development programs
• Organized activities for employees and their families  
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Supports and maintains Saputo Dairy Products Canada’s quality standards
• Monitors the quality of all raw and finished products through bacterial, chemical and organoleptic evaluation
• Performs bacterial and chemical analysis of raw ingredients
• Monitors temperature and chemical concentration of sanitation systems
• Assesses plant sanitation and general housekeeping
• Maintains and calibrates lab equipment
• Summarizes and reports results
• Performs data entry and other lab-related duties as required
• Performs HACCP-related tasks as assigned and other duties as required

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Food Sciences, Dairy Technology, Microbiology. A two year post-secondary diploma in Food Processing, or a University degree in Dairy Science, Food Science or Microbiology preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Laboratory experience
• Demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to self-manage, multi-task and work well under pressure
• Organized with attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (MS Word and Excel)
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work a flexible work-week
• First Aid level 2 training (preferred)

Overview of the role:

Saputo Dairy Products Canada is seeking a passionate Sales Representative to partner with the Food Service Sales team in Edmonton, Alberta. Reporting to the Sales Supervisor in this commission paid position, you will be responsible for business development and maintaining sound customer relations. You will analyze client’s needs and requirements and offer solutions. It is a unique opportunity that allows you to apply your entrepreneurial spirit and offers excellent potential for sales growth. The successful candidate is a creative, self-motivated and enthusiastic sales professional who is looking for opportunities to progress in their career.

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering:

• Vacation upon hire
• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution
• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• Paid Parental Leave program
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Training and development programs
• Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Develop and grow the Saputo book of business through new business acquisition, new product listings, and execution of promotional activity
• Drive new sales through our direct distribution network as well as our distributor partners
• Develop and maintain a knowledge of the local market and community, attend industry events
• Prepare and present business reviews to both customers and internal stakeholders
• Communicate effectively with Saputo Sales, Finance, Operations, and Distribution departments to maximize opportunities and address customer issues
• Develop and implement a schedule for customer contact
• Evaluate and initiate opportunities for continuous improvement throughout the territory
• Maintain a high level of knowledge of the competitive landscape, including products, promotions, sales and innovation
• Participate in company and customer functions, as required
• Analyze and report on account performance, identifying challenges and opportunities
• Perform other duties, as assigned

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• A degree/diploma in Sales, Marketing or a related field is an asset
• Two or more years of sales experience, preferably in the Food Service market
• Experience in the Consumer Package Goods or Food Service industries
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Career-oriented with a desire to take on new challenges
• Highly motivated and able to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Track record of bringing projects to full completion, on schedule, with minimal supervision
• Valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle

Overview of the Role

You'll discover a stimulating atmosphere that fosters your professional growth in a clean and safe environment. The Supervisor, Accounting is responsible for the timely preparation of periodic cost reports, full accounting support for all aspects of the operation, interfacing with all levels of operations and the corporate structure of the company as necessary. This position will be integral in the delivery of plant specific critical key financial information to the corporate head office. Management of the Plant analyst and Finance coordinator as direct reports by supporting milk balancing, accounts payable and payroll.

Status: Temporary Contract (Approx. 16 months)

Schedule: Monday - Friday (7am to 3pm)

Salary Range: $78,170 - $102,600 annually

*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Act as on-site financial lead, providing leadership, direction and guidance to accounting and administration functions
• Manage small team of direct reports
• Responsible for the preparation and presentation of weekly and period end cost reports
• Responsible for preparation and supervision of processing primary manufacturing statistics and data driving the costs reports
• Investigate variances that affect the financial results and provide written reports on variances
• Inventory control, including supervision and participation in physical counts and reconciliations
• Responsible for Payroll final approval and reporting and all Kronos maintenance concerning system updates and issues
• Assist in purchasing of ingredients, supplies and packaging materials; liaise with Accounts Payable and vendors
• Provide weekly update to Plant Manager and troubleshoot any issues that arise with data
• Ownership of the preparation and development of the annual forecasts and budget
• Month end, quarterly end and year end close requirement
• Assume full ownership on ad hoc projects, reports and analyses as required
• Apply a constant improvement model in review of business processes and in building working relationships
• Ability to develop and interpret the milk balancing reports
• On the floor presence for employee engagement and correlation of financials
• Responsible for BOM maintenance
• Represent and communicate Saputo St. Marys’ goals, vision and values
• Comply, communicate and ensure compliance of team with all Saputo policies and procedures including Saputo Health and Safety and Food Safety and Quality regulations.
• Other duties as assigned

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree or certificate in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance or Accounting
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Experience in manufacturing environment is an asset
• Experience with SAP and AS400 is an asset
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills, demonstrated through previous experience
• Good working knowledge of full cycle accounting
• Sound computer skills with proficiency in spreadsheet applications and Excel
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills
• Must be self-motivated and results oriented.
• Possess a high degree of initiative and work well under pressure

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

• Competitive salaries
• Advantageous corporate agreements
• Full range of group insurance benefits
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Purchase option of company stocks
• Group RRSP
• Health and wellness program in the workplace
• Assistance program for employees and their families
• Saputo products at a discounted price

Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Our Brandon Maintenance Team is Growing!

We are seeking Millwrights to join our talented team!

Overview of the Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Millwright is responsible for the reactive, preventative and predictive maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing and packaging equipment.

Saputo Millwrights: Behind the scenes

Click here to explore the inspiring journeys of our maintenance employees—whose passion, expertise, and teamwork transform challenges into success stories.

Schedule: Rotation 12 hour shift – 6 – 6, Days, Nights, Weekdays and Weekends

Salary: $46.27/hr

Shift Premium ($1.20/hr) and Dual Trade Premium ($1.00/hr) Available

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering :

•        Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance

•        Group retirement plan with employer contribution

•        Employee assistance program for employees and their families

•        Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match

•        Paid time off: Sick days and volunteer day off

•        Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA

•        Training and development programs

•        Organized activities for employees and their families 

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Carries out reactive, predictive and preventative maintenance on plant equipment

• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment in breakdown situations to minimize downtime

• Carries out equipment installations and modifications, repairing parts where necessary

• Work effectively in a processing environment without jeopardizing food safety

• Follows company policies and safety-first culture while continuously improving standards

• Works effectively and collaboratively with other trades groups to complete project assignments.

• Performs other duties as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor or assigned leadership designate

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Millwright with a journeyperson ticket/license or certificate of qualification

• Proven hands-on experience within food industry or high-speed packaging plant (preferred)

• Excellent trouble shooting skills able to work collaboratively with all departments

• Highly motivated initiator, able to work independently with minimum supervision

• Effective communication skills, able to complete computer-based workorders

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

Overview of The Role

The Senior Advisor HR Solutions & Systems will participate in the implementation and configuration of HR Systems that support the company’s strategic direction.  The incumbent will provide support and ongoing knowledge transfer to different HR teams to promote optimal system use and be a key team member of the global HR function.

This position will partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, Learning, as well as IT and Operations teams to innovate through automation, continuous improvement and systems enhancements.  The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in the following Workday modules, Learning, Recruitment and Talent.

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter:

• Have strong analytical skills, and the ability to optimizing HR processes through technology and participate in the design and implementation of our global HR Processes.
• Serve as a Subject Matter expert for existing Learning, Recruitment and Talent applications and all related business processes.
• Partner with HR, Operations and IT Teams to ensure alignment, delivery, maintenance & evolution of HR systems.
• Be comfortable and confident with gathering business requirements and problem-solving with business stakeholders. Be the primary point of contact for data gathering, testing and internal systems teams.
• Help our team ensure data accuracy and seamless ongoing enhancements of new Workday features and functionality of Learning, Recruitment and Talent.
• Provide on-going support to end users for all management levels (multi-country, multi-divisions, facilities, locations and employees (management self-service and employee self-service). Resolve issues and participate in the implementation of a corrective action plan in collaboration with the required stakeholders.
• Document recommendations on best practices for standardization and efficiencies in processing with a mindset of continuous improvement, as well as test scripts and participate in test cycles.
• Document business processes and procedures and publish online help documentation on SharePoint.
• Provide HR Metrics/KPI’s dashboards and consistent HR business measures to senior leadership team.
• Conduct data integrity checks, audits and reporting.
• Contribute to change management activities by communicating and educating our key user network and impacted population on systems/business process changes.
• Keep up with the latest Workday improvements using Workday Community.
• Support change management efforts, including training, documentation, and stakeholder communication.

You Are Best Suited for The Role If You Have the Following Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or a related field.
• 7+ years of HRIS or HR technology experience, with at least 4 years of hands-on Workday configuration and support.  Deep knowledge of Workday Learning, Recruitment and Talent.
• 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst or HR systems related positions. Knowledge of HR principles, practices, and processes drawn from closely working with HR business partners.
• Great track record in accomplishing business analysis, recommendation with capability to quantify and demonstrate business process efficiencies.
• Skillful in managing changes effectively and identify business processes and systems impacts.
• Understanding of lean/agile management principles (an asset).
• Ability to communicate technical or business information to various audiences (non-technical, executives, leadership team etc...) in layman’s terms.
• Advanced user skills with the Microsoft suite, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical, multitasking and interpersonal skills.

Exceptional written and oral communication skills in French, English.  Communication skills in Spanish would be considered an asset.

As part of their duties, the incumbent will have to communicate and collaborate in English, both orally and in writing with colleagues or other stakeholders in Quebec as well as in the rest of Canada or in North America.

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing: 

• Competitive salaries
• A hybrid work environment with the possibility to work from home 2 days a week
• Advantageous corporate agreements
• Full range of group insurance benefits
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Purchase option of company stocks
• Group RRSP
• Health and wellness program in the workplace
• Assistance program for employees and their families
• Saputo products at a discounted price 

SALARY RANGE: $78,170 - $102,600

*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training. 

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

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the routine/preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing and packaging equipment.

Schedule: 1 Day Shift: 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; 1 Afternoon Shift: 3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Rate: $44.48/hour

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

• Competitive salaries
• Advantageous corporate agreements
• Full range of group insurance benefits
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Purchase option of company stocks
• Group RRSP
• Health and wellness program in the workplace
• Assistance program for employees and their families

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Carries out preventative maintenance on assigned equipment

• Trouble shoots and repairs equipment in breakdown situations to ensure that production efficiencies are achieved

• Carries out equipment installations and modifications as required

• Repair parts in shop

• Work effectively in a processing environment without jeopardizing food safety

• Follow company policies and safety standards

• Works with other trades groups to complete project assignments.

• Other duties as assigned

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Millwright license with 5 years of relevant experience

• Electrical and PLC experience are an asset

• 4th class power engineering ticket an asset

• Proven experience with process equipment in a food industry or high-speed packaging plant

• Pneumatics and hydraulics knowledge

• Blueprint reading

• Welding experience

• Excellent trouble shooting and analytical skills.

• Boiler, refrigeration, and air handling systems experience is an asset

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision; exhibit high level of self-motivation and initiative.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Afternoon shift with the ability to support all shifts (days, afternoon and night), incl. weekends and overtime as required.