Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.
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.
*Internal candidates must have been in their current role for at least 6 months and have no active CA's within the past 12 months. *
From your STORY to ours:
Pay: Starting from $34.82hr - $45.40hr
Shift: Night Shift (Currently Hiring)
Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts (2-2, 3-2, 2-3)
Night Shift: 5:50 PM
6:20 AM
Facility operates 24/7
Must be available for overtime, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage as needed
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
Operate and maintain ammonia refrigeration systems, boilers, steam, and compressed air systems
Perform routine preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs
Conduct daily ammonia system inspections and rounds
Support equipment modifications and technical troubleshooting
Participate in Process Safety Management (PSM) and Root Cause Analysis activities
Perform maintenance during both production and scheduled downtime
Assist maintenance technicians and support training of new employees
Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives
Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Education:
High school diploma or GED required
1 2 years of electrical and/or mechanical maintenance experience or technical trade certification
Basic computer proficiency
Preferred experience with:
Ammonia refrigeration systems
HVAC, compressed air, electrical distribution, and steam systems
RETA CARO or CIRO certification required or obtainable within 12 months
Ability to use APR respirators and SCBA
Ability to perform duties as part of a HAZMAT team
Experience:
Preferred experience with:
Ammonia refrigeration systems
HVAC, compressed air, electrical distribution, and steam systems
RETA CARO or CIRO certification required or obtainable within 12 months
Ability to use APR respirators and SCBA
Ability to perform duties as part of a HAZMAT team
Physical requirements:
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
Wear required PPE including arc flash suits, respirators, and protective clothing
Work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, or wet environments
Work around high-speed industrial machinery and food allergens
Ability to certify as a HAZMAT Technician and respond in Level A suit
Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
Willing to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery
Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment
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.