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At Lactalis in the USA, we?re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive whether you?re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.
As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we?re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.
In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, includingGalbaniItalian cheeses and ricotta,Prsidentspecialty cheeses and butters,Kraftnatural and grated cheeses,Breakstone?scottage cheese,Cracker Barrel,Black Diamondcheddar, andParmalatmilk. Our yogurt portfolio includessiggi?s,Stonyfield Organic,Brown Cow,Oui,Yoplait,Go-Gurt,:ratio,Green Mountain Creamery, andMountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites likeKaroun,Gopi, andArz.
At Lactalis, we live by our core valuesAmbition, Engagement,andSimplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone?s unique background and ideas are valued.
Even if you don?t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about yourPASSION,yourSTORY, and how yourEXPERTISEcan help us shape the future of dairy.
From your PASSION to ours
Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Production Operator based in Belmont, Wisconsin. Production team members are responsible for working in a variety of cheese making production functions to ensure continuous and efficient line operation. Candidates must be able to work over 40 hours per week (weekends are required). This job is physical and fast-paced.
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
Meet efficiency budget levels with maintaining a high quality product
Must remove and load trays/molds
Stage bascular with appropriate cookie sheets
Complete repetition task, ensuring the even spread of curd into appropriate mold
Pull cheese on to draining room tables from chariot
Ensure all whey pipes are properly hooked up
Turn cheese in draining rooms
Run machines (ex: stacker(s), unmolder, rack washer)
Place racks on unmolding conveyor
Weigh cheese
Complete paperwork as assigned, accurately and legible
Maintain open line of communication with all line workers and room supervisor
Perform sanitation duties as assigned
Keep work area clean and organized
Report production problems and/or concerns to the on duty supervisor
Attend departmental meetings and training as assigned by the supervisor and/or manager
Apply the safety rules and ensure they are implemented and followed
Apply the Good Manufacturing Practices Standard
Perform other work duties as assigned
Candidate must have the following attributes/skills; strong attention to detail and accuracy, personal qualities of tact and dependability, possess good manual dexterity, able to push/pull/lift and carry at least 30 pounds continuously and 50 pounds occasionally, be able to stand for entire shift, be able to perform repetitive movements (e.g. twisting, gripping, lifting, bending, reaching).
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
Education:
High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED) is preferred
Experience:
Previous employment in a food industry setting is preferred
Stable and dependable work history is required
Knowledge of:
Basic mathematical skills are required (must be able to calculate averages)
Skills/Abilities:
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Manual dexterity
Vision abilities (close, distance color and ability to focus)
Push/pull/lift and carry at least 30 pounds continuously and 50 pounds occasionally,
Stand for entire shift
Perform repetitive movements (e.g. twisting, gripping, lifting, bending, reaching)
The ideal candidate will be proactive and dynamic, flexible and receptive to new ideas, down to earth and pragmatic, analytical and attentive to detail. He or she will also be capable of working independently in adherence to regulations, of managing stress and remaining calm under pressure, and be able to demonstrate an inquiring mind and well-developed observational skills. Will demonstrate a sense of responsibility and high professional standards, honesty and integrity, and objectivity. Possess values of ambition and engagement, with simplicity.
Pay:$24.55/hr + $2/hr Shift Premium, dependent upon skills and experience. Weekend premium 20% more (+$4.91/hour). Lactalis offers very competitive pay, benefits and paid time off.
Hours:2:00 PM to 10:15 PM.
At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.
Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.
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