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Lactalis USA lists this Packaging Operator - Whey Pack opportunity in nampa, Idaho. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Job Type
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Description
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, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.
At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. 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 your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can 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 Operator II - Whey based in Nampa, ID.
Requirements
From your PASSION to ours
The Operator II - Whey role is responsible for operating and monitoring whey processing and packaging equipment to support safe, consistent, and efficient production. This position plays a key role in maintaining product quality, following standard operating procedures, and responding to routine operational issues within the Whey department.
Operators in this role work independently on assigned equipment and escalate issues appropriately to support continuous production flow.
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
Operate assigned whey processing and packaging equipment, including systems such as Permeate Packaging, WPC Dryer, Membrane, Evaporator, Dryer, and Line CIP
Perform equipment start-ups, shutdowns, and routine operational checks
Monitor processes to ensure product quality, accuracy of product identification, and compliance with specifications
Identify and troubleshoot routine operational or mechanical issues and escalate concerns as needed
Complete required production, quality, and food safety documentation accurately and timely
Follow all Food Safety Management System, GMP, and safety requirements
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
Participate in department meetings, trainings, and continuous improvement activities
Other duties as assigned based on operational needs
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
Education
High School Diploma or GED required
Experience
Previous experience in a food manufacturing or production environment preferred
Experience operating industrial processing or packaging equipment is a plus
Specialized Knowledge
Familiarity with whey or cheese processes is beneficial but not required
Ability to follow standard operating procedures and quality requirements
Skills / Abilities
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality
Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a production setting
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout a manufacturing facility for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 55 lbs unassisted, repeatedly
Ability to climb stairs and ladders as required by the process
Ability to work in warm processing areas, cool rooms, and around operating equipment
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
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.
Who can apply
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