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Description
TITLE: Associate Maintenance Manager
REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager
LOCATION: Tulare, CA
Looking for a job that can grow into a lifelong career?
At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, we'll provide the tools and support you need to succeed.
Lactalis is the world leader in dairy-a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Every day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day.
In the US, we 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 sour cream and a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.
At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We're building 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 make an impact.
From your PASSION to ours
The Associate Maintenance Manager will be responsible for the safe maintenance, repair or replacement of plant equipment and systems, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the Company. This position will partner with the Maintenance Manager to manage the plant maintenance program based on best practices, with an emphasis on the planning/scheduling of preventive, and predictive maintenance to improve equipment reliability by reducing machine downtime and unscheduled maintenance.
The Associate Maintenance Manager will partner with the Maintenance Manager to manage maintenance employees on assigned shifts to ensure the effective delivery of maintenance services and support production. This includes planning, assigning, and directing work, addressing product and employee complaints and resolving problems. The Associate Maintenance Manager will carry out managerial responsibilities in accordance with Company policies, OSHA regulations and applicable laws.
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Enforce a safety culture that ensures a safe working environment for all employees that goes beyond complying with state and federal regulations.
- Maintains facility and assets to meet regulatory guidelines (USDA, FDA, OSHA, EPA).
- Develops preventative maintenance procedures that are cost effective and increase the operational life of the equipment.
- Partners with the Maintenance Manager to evaluate long-term needs in relation to major projects and plant improvements. Assists with the development of the capital program for equipment replacement in the plant.
- Collaborates with the Maintenance Manager, Plant Engineer and Plant Management Team to utilize equipment to improve employee safety, production quality, equipment reliability, an overall equipment effectiveness.
- Develops corrective actions identified by key maintenance performance indicators to create overall equipment effectiveness.
- Coordinates line maintenance changeovers to meet production schedule and customer requirements.
- Ensures the completion of all paperwork including maintenance records, incident reports and investigations and others assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
- Maintains all technical documentation on PLC's, instrumentation, and equipment (blueprints, manuals, SOP's, maintenance procedures, PM's, inventory/parts purchasing).
- Manage, train, and develop maintenance team members?through mentoring/coaching and coordination of individual developmental plans. Partners with HR on employee relations issues.
- Communicate directly with the operations and quality teams to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.
- Partners with site leadership team to reduce expenses which include labor, shrink, ingredients, packaging, supplies, inventory, maintenance and overhead to acceptable levels.
- Drives efficiency improvements by engaging maintenance team members, analyzing maintenance schedule of operations, key metrics and processes.
- Manages production downtime reports, determines opportunities and creates an action plan to increase efficiencies.
Requirements
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field is preferred.
- 5+ years industrial maintenance experience within Dairy, Food, and/or Beverage industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
- Strong safety background, 6S, LOTO, RCA, Reliability
- Working knowledge of boilers, refrigeration, PLC's electrical, cooling towers, ammonia compressors and packaging equipment.
- Ability to follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and report and follow through on any deficiencies.
- Ability to select, lead, coach, influence, motivate, develop, engage, and retain a team of employees.
- Ability to understand cost containment and budgetary principles.
- Predictive and preventative maintenance experience.
- Results oriented, with a high sense of urgency regarding projects and production.
- Ability to interpret, analyze and present technical information using practical judgment.
- Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and food safety.
- Experience maintaining budgets,
- Experience working with vendors.
- Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and utility systems including ammonia refrigeration and boiler systems
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong organizational skills and proven attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize and manage projects in a changing, complex environment.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and on-call
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.
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 Production Operator II - Sanitation (Fresh Mozzarella ) based in Nampa, ID.
As Production Operator II, Sanitation, you will disassemble and clean machinery and other equipment. You will also inspect all machinery and equipment to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Disassembles the machine lines to clean and disinfect.
- Perform daily swabs of equipment.
- Reassembles all equipment taken apart and prepares equipment for production ensuring production will resume in a timely manner.
- Maintain clean and organized work area.
- Interact with associates to maintain efficient process flow.
- Maintain open line of communication with all line workers and supervisor.
- Perform sanitation duties as assigned.
- Report problems and/or concerns to the on-duty supervisor.
- Attend departmental meetings and training as assigned by the supervisor and/or manager.
- Take necessary measures if people are performing unsafe acts or are in an unsafe environment.
- Perform other work duties as assigned.
Requirements
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
Education
- High School Diploma or completion of GED preferred by not required.
Experience
- Previous experience in Food manufacturing a plus.
- Experience in general cleaning, chemical handling and customer service preferred.
Specialized Knowledge
- No specialized knowledge required.
Skills / Abilities
- Oral and written communication skills.
- English language and Customer service skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks at once with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to work independently and be part of a team.
- Knowledge of cleaning methods and cleaning productions.
- Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual attendance.
- Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe work.
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.
Description
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 US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Processing Supervisor based in Brattleboro, VT.
The Processing Supervisor will be responsible for maximizing productivity and achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by managing and directing processing employees on assigned shifts. Key duties will include planning and overseeing daily tasks, resolving operational roadblocks and employee concerns, and strictly enforcing all safety and quality protocols, OSHA regulations, and company policies. This position will drive operational excellence by adhering to Continuous Improvement (CI) processes and the Management Operating Structure (MOS), requiring collaboration with other departments. The role will report to the Processing Manager.
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Provide direction, leadership, and development for direct reports, including training, coaching, performance management, and handling employee relations issues.
- Implement and enforce all safety programs and safe work practices, actively participating in plant safety initiatives.
- Maintain all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and all regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with workplace and government-mandated standards (FDA, FSSC22000, OSHA, etc.).
- Coordinate production run times, manage raw material flow (milk and by-products), and schedule weekly work to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime in the filler areas.
- Collaborate with Production Supervisors, Planning, and across all shifts (including weekends) to meet production goals and coordinate schedule progress and changes.
- Monitor milk supply and orders and coordinate raw material inventory across all shifts and departments.
- Manage all sanitation programs, ensure compliance within the facility, and oversee the execution of periodic cleaning for all production equipment.
- Monitor the flow and discharge of wastewater and ensure that all preventative maintenance (PMs) for processing machinery are completed on schedule.
- Execute quality assurance programs to prevent or eliminate defects in new or existing products.
- Review and approval of time records of all staff assigned (if applicable). Will be required to explain variances in hours worked, productivity and any other function responsible for.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Processing employees on their assigned shift in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
WORK CONDITIONS
- Travel may be required occasionally.
- Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project's needs.
- To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, will be provided.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.
Requirements
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
- A High School Diploma is required. An Associate's Degree is preferred.
- Majors in Business, Food Science, Engineering, or related fields are preferred.
- 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring, and/or delegating work to others in a manufacturing facility is required.
- Ability to manage people in daily work by identifying potential, recruiting, setting concrete and ambitious goals, delegating missions, and motivating and developing a cohesive team in a changing environment.
- Capability to clearly transmit and receive information and communicate effectively with others by considering their points of view. Includes using tact and diplomacy and the ability to convey ideas (adjusting style, tone, and level of details), both orally and in writing, to engage all stakeholders.
- Manage team resources, achieve production targets, and meet operational needs.
- Ability to implement Good Manufacturing Practices by defining written Work Instructions, Best Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures in compliance with Health regulations to ensure effective Manufacturing techniques, Product Safety, and Product Quality.
- Ability to inspire the organization or team to achieve a target and expend energy toward a goal or reward.
- Ability to determine priorities and allocate time and resources effectively and rigorously to ensure the accomplishment of specific objectives.
- Ability to provide a holistic and systematic perspective on strategic issues, leveraging them to articulate and give a clear vision of the future.
- Ability to meet all production requirements regarding ordering of material, raw ingredients, and packaging, taking into account minimum stock levels, lead times, and budget. Ability to report on material levels and usage and analyze daily cycle counts to control the manufacturing process and minimize waste.
- Knowledge of milk components, their interaction, and evolution during processes. Capacity to link dairy characteristics (chemistry, % fat, pH, etc.) with packaging constraints (stress cracking, migration, etc.).
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.
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
The Manager, HR partners with management across our Nampa facility to build people and plant capabilities that enable business results to be delivered. Contribute feedback to and follow HR practices and processes to serve plant management and employees. Set HR priorities. Facilitate completion of HR processes, including appraisals, compensation, and Talent Development. Process Payroll and administer Onboarding. Communicate with, engage, and recognize employees. Address employee issues. Interface regularly with the Corporate HR Team.
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring an HR Manager, based onsite in Nampa, ID.
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Provide HR leadership and guidance to influence plant management on HR priorities and items.
- Serve as management and employee resource. Partner with managers to appraise, develop, communicate with, engage, compensate, and recognize employees.
- Address employee issues, including performance and discipline. Conduct investigations. Refer to employee handbook, clarifying policies.
- Generate HR systems reports to understand items such as labor costs and turnover to then take action.
- Interfaces with department managers, following labor cost, and productivity ensuring departments are in line with budget.
- Partners with HR team to assist in preparing budget files as required from plant controller.
- May assist with benefits Open Enrollment.
- May assist with processing payroll directly or through HR team member.
- Interface regularly with Corporate HR Team and plant HRMs, and, where needed Legal, Compliance, and Safety.
- Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment that promotes the health and well-being of all employees and that will further contribute to the Company's overall performance and success.
- Travel and/or extended or off work hours may be required.
- This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
- To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone, and/or allowance(s) may be provided.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential Duties and Responsibilities.
Work Conditions
- Travel may be required seldom.
- Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project needs.
- To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) may be provided.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.
- This position requires physical presence in the plant office.
- Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment that promotes the health and well-being of all employees and that will further contribute to the Company's overall performance and success.
Requirements
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
Please note: Bi-Lingual English/Spanish required for this position.
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher preferred
Experience
- 6+ years HR experience required
- 4+ years experience within a Manufacturing setting required
- Experience working through complex employee relations
Specialized Knowledge
- HR systems
- Employment and Labor Law
- Labor costs
Skills / Abilities
- Bi-Lingual English/Spanish required
- Microsoft Office, especially Excel required
- HR Information Systems; Paylocity and KRONOS preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build rapport well with all levels
- Demonstrate strong project management and analytical skills
- Ability to organize, multi-task, and prioritize
- Act swiftly and creatively in fast-paced environment with ever changing needs
- Maintain strict confidentiality.
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.
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.
Requirements
From your PASSION to ours
Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Package Operator I- Fresh Mozzarella based in Nampa, ID.
As a Packaging Operator I, you will be responsible for the overall operational flow of the machines and equipment to in your assigned area. You will assure product quality and identification are correct and meets Lactalis Standards while following all Food Safety Management system guidelines.
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
* Load and operate machines at a set speed with minimal process interruption.
* Work with all other team members of the line to achieve high volume process flow.
* Perform product changes and prepare machine setup using correct measurements for specific packages.
* Perform sanitation duties as assigned and keep work area clean/organized.
* Take immediate corrective action for any product that does not meet quality or product specifications.
* Contribute to continual process improvement and increased performance.
* Participate in internal/external audits and maintain ISO22000/ISO9001/HACCP compliance.
* Attend department meetings and trainings as assigned by supervisor or manager.
* OP I will be required to Operate line or provide breaks for all other operators.
* Perform all other duties as assigned.
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
Education
* High School diploma or GED preferred.
Experience
* Previous employment in a food industry or food manufacturing preferred.
. Previous Machine Operator Experience
Specialized Knowledge
* Basic math skills and the ability to calculate averages.
Skills / Abilities
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* Ability to multitask and handle multiple competing priorities at the same time.
* Ability to work autonomously and also as part of a team.
Physical Requirements
* The ideal 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 65 pounds occasionally, be able to stand for entire shift, be able to perform repetitive movements (e.g. twisting, gripping, lifting, bending, reaching) and must be able to work over 40 hours per week (weekends are required). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
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.
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 US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a material handling based in Londonderry.
As a Material Handler, you are a vital part vital part of our team! In this position, you will be responsible for receiving raw materials, supplying production with raw materials, performing cycle counts, maintaining orderly warehouse and operating power industrial equipment (training provided).
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Responsible for all aspects of food safety and quality, as applicable and defined in plant and department procedures.
- Stage or deliver raw materials needed for all production lines on a daily basis including cups, lids, fruit, and cardboard.
- Work with other Material Handlers and filler operators to ensure materials needed are staged in a timely fashion.
- Receive in-coming raw materials and supplies.
- Use handheld device receive and transfer inventory items in and out of warehouse stock.
- Facilitate raw material cycle counts and assist in reconciling inventory to aid Procurement in the release of purchase orders.
- Maintain the organization and cleanliness of all dry goods warehouse.
- Check for shortages and reject damaged goods on incoming freight deliveries.
- Build various raw material orders to be shipped to co-packers.
- Keep recycling area presentable at all times and accurately complete the proper waste tracking forms.
- Unload collected recyclable material into balers and other dedicated recycling bins.
- Maintain records and documents as necessary.
- Receive plant chemicals and transfer them into secondary storage containers.
- Prepare collection bins as needed. Operate the bin washer if necessary.
- Create bales of plastic & cardboard from the vertical balers, and manually bale rebox cardboard.
- Operate power industrial equipment such as forklifts, tuggers, crane, balers, compactor and bin washer in a safe manner at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Yes - you read that right! Our two week rotation in Production allows our team members to have every other Friday, Saturday, Sunday off!
We run 12 hour shifts - Week 1: 48 Hours, Week 2: 36 hours
6:30p - 6:30a
- Week 1: Sat - On, Sun - On, Mon - Off, Tues - Off, Wed - On Thurs - On, Fri - Off
- Week 2: Sat - Off, Sun - Off, Mon - On, Tues - On, Wed - Off, Thurs - Off, Fri - On
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 1-3 years prior experience in material handling or warehouse environment preferred.
- Prior use of powered industrial equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks and high lifts recommended, but not required
- Strong organizational and math skills.
- Experience using warehouse management systems and RF handheld technology.
- Ability to flex schedule and work overtime as business needs.
- Ability to manage time, work in a fast paced environment and communicate concerns in a timely manner.
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
- Ability to operate in a team environment.
- Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Requires the ability to consistently stand.
- Requires the ability to sit occasionally.
- Requires the ability to consistently walk.
- Requires the use of hands/fingers to handle or feel is consistent.
- The ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The ability to occasionally operate powered equipment.
- Requires the ability to lift and/or carry weight up to 50 pounds.
- The ability to push/pull weight up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in this work environment is occasionally high.
- The position experiences interruptions during the day consistently.
- The requirement to work overtime in this environment is occasional.
- The ability to wear personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety shoes, hair nets, safety vests and bump caps is (choose one) consistently.
- Ability work in an open and collaborative environment with no private offices is consistent.
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.
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 US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Graduate Brand Management Intern based in Bedford, NH.
Why Join the Lactalis Internship Program?
Our paid internships offer valuable hands-on experience and the chance to work alongside passionate teams dedicated to your success.
In this program, you will:
- Explore different areas of our business.
- Build your resume and expand your professional network.
- Learn directly from industry professionals.
- Work in a collaborative and innovative environment where your ideas matter.
- Help shape the future of our beloved brands.
- Enjoy free yogurt (of course!).
This is your opportunity to develop valuable skills, make a real impact, and take the next step toward an exciting future.
The Role: Make an Impact
The Brand Management Intern will work on one of the Brand Strategy teams within our portfolio of iconic yogurt brands. This role will work in a cross-functional environment and be given a defined project to lead that addresses a strategically important business challenge, as well as the opportunity to support day-to-day brand activities. The Brand Management Intern will report to the Brand Manager.
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Work with a variety of cross functional teams, such as Finance, Sales, Demand Planning, and Creative Services, to drive decisions and processes.
- Utilize market insights to inform brand strategies, understand trends, and analyze consumer behavior, ensuring decisions are grounded in actionable insights.
- Monitor and evaluate brand performance metrics and market trends to identify growth opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
- Own a defined project that is strategically important to the brand; gather information, develop and assess solutions, and create a final share out with recommendations to our business leadership.
WORK CONDITIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.
Requirements
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
- Bachelor's degree is required.
- Currently enrolled in a full-time MBA program.
- Coursework and interest in Marketing and brand strategy is required.
- Displays strong teamwork, analytical skills, and problem solving with a bias for action.
- Marketing and branding basics, digital marketing skills, project management, communication and presentation.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proven capability to apply marketing fundamentals to develop competitive and efficient recommendations for products and brands.
- Strong ability to analyze market environment facts, figures, and trends (competitors, customers, category, business indicators) to identify key performance drivers, accurately assess business performance, and formulate strategic recommendations.
- Skilled in rigorously analyzing complex data and situations, identifying root causes and effects, and synthesizing appropriate information to drive effective business decisions.
- Excellent ability to transmit and receive information clearly, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and actively consider varying points of view to ensure appropriate and collaborative responses.
- Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning, proactively developing and improving personal skills and knowledge to ensure effective performance and rapid adaptation to changes in the marketplace.
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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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
The Warehouse Management Specialist (WMS) is responsible for supporting production and processing with the flow of raw materials and packaging through the facility. They will do this by verifying operator documentation, controlling losses, maintaining inventory accuracy and continuous cycle counting.
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Responsible for all aspects of food safety and quality, as applicable and defined in plant and department procedures.
- Verify and maintain proper inventory accuracy to meet internal and external customer needs.
- Ensure all required inventory counts are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
- Ensure no material shortages or downtime occur as a result of inventory discrepancies or inaccuracy.
- Ensure all reports/tasks are completed on time and accurately.
- Compare inventories & research discrepancies between WMS and SAP
- Provide timely and accurate information on raw material losses.
- Understand material ordering process and the role/responsibility of our offsite materials warehouse.
- Review and validate milk base batching sheets, consume materials to processing batch orders.
- Validate pallets produced per production, consume materials into production order.
- Teco (confirm production orders completed/closed) and final verification of high losses for accounting purposes.
- File Management of OCS and batching sheets to provide support and assist with traceability audits.
- Assist production and warehouse in making any corrections to quantities for produced finished goods pallets.
- Perform various work investigations, solve problems, collect data and complete work assignments as needed.
- Ensure physical counts of raw materials for inventory control take place and any necessary adjustments to include STO/COGI are completed timely.
- Assist operators with all WMS issues; schedule changes to meet demands, current tasks, relocations, etc.
- Manage the inventory and disposal of obsolete materials.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
Education & Experience
- Associate's Degree in a related field from an accredited institution
- 3-5 years experience in warehouse management systems within a manufacturing environment desirable.
- Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of SAP a must.
- Requires the ability to flex schedule as needed to meet business demands, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints
- Ability to operate in a team environment
- Ability to adapt in a changing work environment
Skills / Abilities / Knowledge
- Requires the ability to stand occasionally.
- Requires the ability to sit occasionally.
- Requires the ability to walk occasionally.
- The ability to work in a cold or hot environment.
Requirements
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.
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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 Heritage Dairy, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Quality Supervisor - Sanitation based in Wausau, Wisconsin.
The Quality Supervisor - Sanitation is responsible for leading the implementation of the Sanitation Programs throughout the manufacturing plant located in Wausau, WI. This person also owns the monitoring of the environmental indicators across the site. This position is the technical liaison between the plant, headquarters, sanitation chemical company, and pest control company with align duties with the company's goals and values.
From your EXPERTISE to our
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Own programs and training procedures for all production lines and overall facility sanitation.
- Manages tracking and trending of all environmental monitoring data, compiling reports and corrective and preventive measures as needed. Maintain cleaning verification and validation programs to prove effectiveness of Sanitation program.
- Create a safe working environment for personnel working in sanitation, maintain chemical safety procedures and material safety data sheets (MSDS). Ensure compliance with all requirements of Environmental, Health, and Safety program within your scope of responsibility.
- Create and maintain a structured, orderly chemical storage and sanitation supply area in the factory.
- Review the effectiveness of the Sanitation Program on an annual basis for effectiveness and provide continuous improvement for the sanitation program at the factory level.
- Oversee and lead the implementation of assigned elements of the Quality Risk Management system and operational standards to continuously improve. Specifically, ensuring compliance with cleaning and sanitation, utility quality and testing, zoning, and environmental monitoring programs.
- Manage the Internal Cleaning and Sanitation Audit Program to ensure compliance to Sanitation Programs and Standards.
- Partner with business leaders on process improvements including leading change initiatives, planning, validating and implementation.
- Manage and evaluate the Sanitation department staff including but not limited to performance management and employee development.
- Participate in required audits (FSSC, FDA/WDA, customer audits, etc.) and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions.
- Facilitate relationship between the plant and external services provided that are related to sanitation and environmental monitoring. Includes sanitation chemicals, pest control, water, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
Education
- A bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Majors in Food Science, Engineering, Microbiology or related field is preferred.
Experience
- 2+ years in manufacturing experience is preferred.
Certifications and specific knowledge
- Knowledge of HACCP, Microbiology, Sanitation, Chemical Safety, Pest Control, And Quality Systems is preferred.
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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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 I, Sanitation based in Nampa, ID.
As Operator I, Sanitation, you will clean the production lines by disassembling and reassembling machinery while following all safety and GMP procedures and policies.
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
* Disassembles all the packaging equipment to clean and disinfect
* Follow and adhere to all safety and GMP procedures and policies
* Take necessary measures if people are performing unsafe acts or are in an unsafe environment.
* Perform daily swabs of equipment
. Reassembles all equipment taken apart and prepares equipment for production ensuring production will resume on clean equipment and in a timely manner.
* Maintain clean and organized work area by adhering to all housekeeping and GMP procedures
* Interact with associates to maintain efficient process flow
* Maintain open line of communication with all line workers, supervisors, and managers
* Perform sanitation duties as assigned by sanitation lead and supervisor
* Report problems and/or concerns to supervisors and/or management
* Attend departmental meetings and training as assigned by the supervisor and/or manager
* Perform other work duties as assigned
Requirements
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
Education
* High School Diploma or completion of GED preferred by not required.
Experience
* No experience required
* Experience in general cleaning, chemical handling and customer service preferred.
Specialized Knowledge
* No specialized knowledge required.
Skills / Abilities
. Oral and written communication skills
* English language and Customer service skills
* Ability to manage multiple tasks at once with frequent interruptions
* Ability to work independently and be part of a team
* Knowledge of cleaning methods and cleaning productions
* Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual attendance
* Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
* Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe work.
Professional Certifications
* No professional certifications required
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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 Waste Water Treatment Plant Technician based in Nampa, ID.
Requirements
From your PASSION to ours
The Waste Water Treatment Plant Tech is responsible for operating a 1.5 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant. It is a waste activated sludge facility with a SBR, Belt Press, Sand Filters, and DAF. Successful candidate will operate, troubleshoot, evaluate equipment problems and perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance tasks as well as execute proper procedures of lab analysis.
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
* Perform all operational requirements of the job.
* Perform preventative maintenance tasks unsupervised.
* Respond to process indicators and make changes as needed for most abnormal situations.
* Conduct most trouble shooting and repair of the WWTP equipment proficiently.
* Perform equipment modifications to improve efficiency or minimize breakdowns.
* Develop PM schedules and procedures for all WWTP equipment and processes.
* Instruct lower level technicians to troubleshoot and solve problems.
* Demonstrate intermediate skill performance in most maintenance functions. Primary Functions are as follows: Electricity, Electronics, PLC's/HMI's, Plumbing, Mechanical, Machine shipwright/millwright, Welding, and Pneumatics/Hydraulics.
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
Education
* High School Diploma required
Experience
* One (1) year of relevant on-site operating experience at a Class 1 or higher wastewater system.
* One year food manufacturing experience preferred.
Specialized Knowledge
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work.
Skills / Abilities
* Must be able to analyze, read and write reports, manuals and procedures.
* Familiar with computer operating systems and Microsoft office.
* Strong communication both written, and verbal as well as interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work autonomously as well as in an effective team environment.
* Basic math skills as well as ability to calculate averages required.
Professional Certifications
Licensing: Idaho Wastewater Operator Class I license (WWTP Operator I) or equivalent from another state
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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TITLE: Industrial Refrigeration Technician (R2)
REPORTING TO: Maintenance & Engineering Manager
LOCATION: Tulare, CA
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
Reporting to the Maintenance & Engineering Manager, this position's main responsibility is following the ammonia refrigeration operational procedures to safely service and maintain all ammonia refrigeration equipment and components. Assist in maintaining the Process Safety Management (PSM) documentation and ensure compliance with all regulations within the scope of Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA requirements (RMP).
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Be able to follow ammonia refrigeration operational procedures to safely service and maintain all ammonia refrigeration equipment and components. Assist in maintaining the Process Safety Management (PSM) documentation and ensure compliance with all regulations within the scope of Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA requirements (RMP)
- Be able to pump out, disassemble, repair, and reassemble all types of refrigeration equipment while adhering to all mandated safety procedures Troubleshoot and repair ammonia compressors.
- Be able to be responsible for air compressors, boilers, generators, thermal fluid systems, HVAC systems, air handlers, exhaust fans, and water chilling systems and reporting any ammonia leakages. Also perform daily PMs on the equipment and perform boiler tests and condenser treatment tests.
- Be able to troubleshoot and repair electrical devices such as fuses, motors, motor starters, proximity switches, circuit breakers, receptacles and plugs. Note: PLC experience is a plus.
- Be able to use electrical equipment such as a volt meter and amp meter to determine electrical malfunctions on fuses, motors, motor starters and switches.
- Accountable for the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) standards as outlined in the plant's QRMP accountability document, including the implementation, improvement and ongoing maintenance.
Requirements
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
- Must work in a safe, sanitary and productive manner in accordance to LHD GMP's.
- Understanding of Anhydrous Ammonia Refrigeration systems
- Have at least 3 years industrial maintenance experience
- Have a strong electrical & mechanical aptitude
- Ability to read & interpret blueprints or other forms of engineering drawings
- Ability to read & interpret detail blueprints, P&IDs, single-lines, ladder logic and wiring schematics
- Possess an extremely strong personal safety philosophy, able to follow all safety policies & procedures, seek out & correct unsafe conditions
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.
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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, 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 US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Maintenance Assistant Manager based in Casa Grande, AZ.
The Assistant Manager, Maintenance is responsible for supporting and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the floor maintenance team. This role ensures the safe and effective operation of plant systems, processes, and equipment while promoting a strong safety culture. The Assistant Manager, Maintenance will also collaborate closely with cross-functional support teams to ensure maintenance activities align with the company's goals, values, and operational standards.
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Ensure all aspects of plant safety and quality are upheld in accordance with plant and departmental procedures.
- Lead and manage skilled maintenance technicians, schedules, and services to build a proactive, high-performing maintenance team that supports production equipment and plant operations.
- Establish and manage departmental priorities and work allocation to strengthen overall plant performance, improve mechanical reliability, and reduce downtime.
- Develop, coach, and train team members to support employee growth, skills development, and career progression.
- Support in-house training programs that build core competencies within the maintenance department, ensuring accurate and timely evaluation and repair of mechanical, electrical, programming, and process-related issues.
- Maintain accountability for maintenance department performance, including technical downtime and other key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Assist in developing and maintaining the department's vision and master plan in alignment with production needs, while fostering strong preventive maintenance (PM) programs and encouraging operator ownership.
- Drive the development and implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) in collaboration with operations teams.
- Ensure all equipment, systems, and processes across the facility are maintained and operated in compliance with applicable regulatory standards, including PMO, OSHA, EPA, FDA, and other governing agencies.
- Champion environmental, safety, and quality initiatives that reinforce the company's core values through technical implementation and process improvements at the plant level.
- Assist in managing the maintenance department budget and ensure adherence to established financial parameters.
Environmental Responsibilities
- Oversee the effective implementation of quality standards, programs, and processes to improve operational efficiencies and reduce or eliminate production waste and spoilage.
- Support company environmental programs, including recycling initiatives and energy conservation efforts such as powering down equipment and systems when not in use.
- Proactively identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption and minimize environmental impact while managing operational costs.
Safety Responsibilities
- Perform all job duties in a safe manner and lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture.
- Oversee the implementation of and adherence to company safety programs and practices, holding team members accountable for maintaining a safe and compliant workplace.
WORK CONDITIONS
- Travel may be required occasionally.
- Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project needs.
- To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) may be provided.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.
- This position requires physical presence in the office 5-days per week.
Requirements
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
- Bachelor's degree required; major in industrial or mechanical engineering preferred.
- Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience within a maintenance function, including at least 3 years in a leadership role overseeing core maintenance services in a food manufacturing environment.
- Experience utilizing a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) approach preferred.
- Exposure to reducing technical downtime (TD), overtime (OT), mean time between failures (MTBF), and work order (WO) completion times.
- Experience managing actual maintenance costs versus budgeted maintenance costs.
- Experience developing preventive maintenance (PM) programs and validating effectiveness against technical downtime performance.
- Proven ability to prioritize maintenance and business needs on a monthly basis to flex spending and achieve operational goals.
- Experience working with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS); Infor experience preferred.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing both hourly and salaried employees to build a proactive, skilled, and adaptable maintenance team.
- Ability and willingness to support plant operations during off-hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and execute inventory management and preventive maintenance plans on a daily basis.
- Demonstrated initiative with the ability to establish processes and programs while working independently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to safely lift 50 lbs.
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.
Description
Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.
At Lactalis in the USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, we'll provide the tools and support you need to 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, Inc. part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring Maintenance Techs Levels III based in Nampa, ID. Maintenance Technician Level III will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing and packaging equipment through a broad knowledge base of manufacturing skills in electrical, controls and mechanical disciplines involving work of a varied nature; resulting in efficient and reliable operation of plant facilities.
Requirements
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
Level III Responsibilities
Mechanical: Greasing and changing parts, making movement adjustments to machinery, aligning linear bearings and motors; drilling, grinding and cutting, basic lathe and milling, welding and modifying parts.
Electrical: Reading schematics, using voltmeters, troubleshooting relay and PLC logic panels.
Pneumatic: Adjusting flows, change/repair components
Plumbing: Replace PVC, copper, galvanized and/or steel piping including making modifications.
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
- Associate's Degree from a two-year college or technical school preferred.
- 2+ years' related experience in maintenance required.
- Ability to form the Level III or Level IV tasks described above.
- Ability to work in a safe, sanitary and productive manner in accordance to site GMP's.
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts and weekends.
- Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions. Ability to troubleshoot and maintain production equipment.
- Basic to advanced welding skills depending on role level (Level III vs. Level IV).
- Knowledge of packaging, processing and utility equipment.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Strong communication abilities in both written and verbal.
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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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
Midwest Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Maintenance Lead based in Murfreesboro, TN.
The Maintenance Lead provides safety and servant-based leadership to achieve breakthrough production results on their line/ system. The Maintenance Lead is responsible for building capability in Operating Teams and Equipment Owners. The Maintenance Lead works to eliminate losses following a rigorous daily process that is data driven and focused on root cause elimination. The Maintenance Lead is accountable to improve the reliability of the system through ownership in defect handling, breakdown elimination and planning and scheduling. This position leverages the process discipline of continuous improvement tools.
The Maintenance Lead is the Planned Maintenance (PM) System owner for their lines. The Maintenance Lead will build capability in the Process Lead and Line Lead roles and must be able to cover their responsibilities in their short-term absence.
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Key responsibilities for this position include:
Leadership
- Build capability of the line team and technicians to understand their equipment at component level in addition to identifying and resolving defects and improving asset life.
- Analysis of equipment performance and improving component life.
- Leads portions of the daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly DDS meetings, including:
- Daily reporting and prioritization of defects found/ fixed as well as total backlog
- Daily reporting of breakdowns as well as initiation and execution of Breakdown Elimination
- Contribute to development and execution of the plan for the day
- Weekly BE dice chart overview and development of line team and technicians through sharing and educating BE learnings
- Weekly tracking and reporting of maintenance measurement data - Backlog, MTTC, PM Completion (Indicators of health of P&S system)
- Identifies and address safety risks related to maintenance activities (standard and non-standard) and prioritizing safety risks identified through DH. Includes maintenance work completed during planned stops.
- Deliver spring plan M/R Costs for the Line (Materials, Services, OT).
- Direct people leadership may be part of the role expectations depending on the organizational structure.
Foundational Systems
- Maximo data integrity and adherence to Maximo standards (or local Computer Maintenance Management System)
- Health of DH system: Leads documentation of standards, and coaches the Line Team and technicians through the identification, prioritization, and resolution of defects.
- Breakdown Elimination: Identification of triggers, tracking of BE's through dice chart, ensuring completion of BE's and implementation of countermeasures.
- Planning & Scheduling: Plans, schedules, and assigns all work (CM and PM) for the line prioritizing as it relates to addressing top stops/ losses. Including shutdown planning.
- Loss Elimination
- Supports development and leads execution of 90-Day improvement plan to deliver glidepath through loss elimination.
Requirements
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
- Achieves technical mastery of equipment and develops it in others
- Good understanding of mechanical processes, both hands on and theory
- Practical knowledge of Maximo (or local Computer Maintenance Management System) and Planning & Scheduling
- Understanding of maintenance and reliability performance metrics
- Demonstrated skills in servant leadership, problem-solving, coaching, and training
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.
Description
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 US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Production Supervisor based in Brattleboro, VT.
The Production Supervisor is responsible for maximizing productivity and achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by managing and directing filler and packaging employees on assigned shifts. Key duties include planning and overseeing daily tasks, resolving operational roadblocks and employee concerns, and strictly enforcing all safety and quality protocols, OSHA regulations, and company policies. This position drives operational excellence by adhering to Continuous Improvement (CI) processes and the Management Operating Structure (MOS), requiring collaboration with other departments. The role reports to the Production Manager, Filling & Packing.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 2pm to 10pm
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Provide direction, leadership, and development for direct reports, including training, coaching, performance management, and handling employee relations issues.
- Implement and enforce all safety programs and safe work practices, actively participating in plant safety initiatives.
- Meet production schedules, assure target yields and efficiencies are met, and evaluate/adjust work procedures to maximize productivity.
- Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and recommend improvements to production methods and product quality.
- Proactively communicate and collaborate with other supervisors and functions to optimize operations, resources, and department activities.
- Partner with the site leadership to achieve overarching goals for quality, productivity, efficiency, cost, customer service, and employee engagement.
- Oversee the daily activities and scheduling of assigned employees, ensuring effective selection, retention, feedback, and disciplinary action.
- Establish, instruct, and enforce proper procedures related to production efficiency, product quality, employee safety, and state/federal guidelines.
- Fulfill managerial responsibilities, including planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating tasks across the team.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Fill Pack and Material Handling employees, up to 20 employees in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
WORK CONDITIONS
- Travel may be required occasionally.
- Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project's needs
- To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, will be provided.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.
Requirements
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
- High school's diploma is required. An associate's degree is preferred.
- Majors in Business, Food Science, Engineering or related fields are preferred.
- 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring, and/or delegating work to others in a manufacturing facility is required.
- Manage people in daily work by identifying potential and recruiting the best profiles, setting concrete and ambitious goals, delegating missions, motivating and developing a cohesive team in a changing environment.
- Ability to transmit and receive information clearly and communicate effectively with others by considering their points of view to respond appropriately. It includes using tact and diplomacy in all communications as well as the ability to convey ideas and information (adjusting style, tone, and level of details), both orally and in writing, in a way that all stakeholders/audience are engaged.
- Ability to manage the team's resources, achieve production targets, and meet needs.
- Ability to implement Good Manufacturing Practices by clearly defining written Work Instructions, Best Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures, that are in compliance with Health regulations and ensure effective Manufacturing techniques, Product Safety, and Product Quality.
- Ability to make the organization want to do or achieve a target. It implies a willingness to expend energy to achieve a goal or a reward.
- Ability to determine priorities and allocate time and resources effectively to ensure accomplishment of a specific objective with method and rigor.
- Provide a holistic and systematic perspective on strategic issues and leverage them to articulate and give a clear vision of the future.
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.
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.
Requirements
From your PASSION to ours
Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a 3rd shift Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician based in Belmont, Wisconsin. This position will require the ability to work in a team atmosphere as well as individually to repair, install, adjust, or maintain production and packaging equipment. This will also include equipment that is servo-mechanical as well as electro-mechanically operated. All work needs to be done in a clean sanitary manor as required in a food manufacturing plant. Candidates must be available to work weekends.
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
* Repair or maintain the operating condition of the equipment used in production and packaging of a dairy product
* Align, fit, or assemble component parts and hardware, using hand or power tools
* Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices
* Preform preventive maintenance functions such as cleaning, lubricating, adjusting, or replacing parts as needed per scheduled maintenance
* Operate newly repaired equipment to verify adequacy or repairs
* Ability to read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequence of assembly
* Test performance of electro-mechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as electronic voltmeters
* Operate, test, or maintain robotic equipment used in various areas of operation
* Ability to effectively communicate with operators, fellow maintenance staff, and supervision to perform required tasks
* Record parts or materials used and ordered or requisition new parts or materials as necessary using Inventory management software
Candidate must have the following attributes/skills; strong attention to detail and accuracy, personal qualities of tact and dependability, possess good manual dexterity, vision abilities (close, distance color and ability to focus ), able to push/pull/lift and carry at least 50 pounds occasionally and 100 pounds with assistance, be able to stand for entire shift, be able to perform repetitive movements (e.g. twisting, gripping, lifting, bending, reaching, climbing) and must be able to work over 40 hours per week (weekends are required).
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
Education
* High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)
* Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Associate's Degree, Certificate or Apprenticeship, and/or equivalent experience
Experience
* Previous electro-mechanical experience making repairs and improvements in a manufacturing setting is required
* Previous experience in food or dairy manufacturing is preferred
* Stable and dependable work history is required
Specialized Knowledge
* Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology
* Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
* Knowledge of electronic equipment repair and PLC applications and programming
Skills/Abilities
* Troubleshooting, critical thinking, and complex problem solving is a priority
* Ability to perform routine maintenance on production and packaging equipment
* Ability to work in a food industry or manufacturing environment
* English Language- ability to effectively communicate verbally and written
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.
Sign On Bonus & Pay: We are offering a $2,000* Hiring Bonus to new hires for hourly positions. *Bonus amount is a gross amount. $1,000 will be paid out in the paycheck following 90 days of active employment; an additional $1,000 will be paid out in the paycheck following 180 days of active employment. *Temporary, part-time and certain rehired employees are not eligible. *Attendance and performance rules apply.
Pay: $35.75 to $39.40/hr + $2.00/hr 2nd shift premium, dependent upon skills and experience. Weekend premium: 20% more ($7.15/hour to $7.88/hour).
Hours: 2nd shift: 1:00 PM to 9:15 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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Looking for a job that can turn into a lifelong career? At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees opportunities to grow. Whether you're starting fresh or bringing years of experience, we'll provide the tools and support you need to succeed!
Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to nurturing the future by providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. We produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day. We offer an enviable range of dairy brands including Galbani, President, Kraft Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Parmalat, Siggi's, and Stonyfield Organic in addition to several brands imported from our affiliates in Europe.
We live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity-and we're building 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, don't let that stop you from applying! We're eager to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how you can bring your EXPERTISE to help us make an impact.
From your PASSION to ours
Candidates will be responsible for running and cleaning multiple pieces of equipment which include the cheese molders, cooker, DMC and brine system.
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
1. Ability to start-up, maintain sanitation, perform CIP, shutdown and operate machinery. Also to include troubleshooting machinery when needed.
2. Monitors key processing indicators such as time, temperature, pH, moisture and weight.
3. Maintains production in a continuous flow operation.
4. Will be in control of daily production and sanitation paperwork; filling it out properly and making comments of any non-compliance results.
5. Ensures Food Safety and Security as required per the Plant's GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and GSP (Good Sanitation Practices) Policy and Procedures.
6. Performs other work duties as requested by the Mozzarella Production Supervisor.
7. Responsible for working efficiently and safely to produce a high quality product.
Requirements
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
Qualifications:
- Basic mathematical skills are required (must be able to calculate averages).
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work required.
- Strong communication abilities, written and verbal.
Education and/or Experience:
- Associate degree Dairy Science/chemistry preferred.
- High School Diploma Required.
- Dairy Experience Preferred.
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.
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 US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Utilities & Processing Manager based in Londonderry, NH.
The Utilities and Processing Manager is responsible for leading the performance, reliability, and compliance of all plant utility, environmental, and milk processing systems. This role oversees cross-functional maintenance teams, drives energy-efficiency and sustainability initiatives, and manages complex capital and operational projects from planning through execution. The manager ensures utility operations-including HVAC, refrigeration, boilers, compressed air, glycol, electrical distribution, and wastewater systems-are safe, efficient, and compliant with regulatory and corporate standards. In addition, the role provides technical leadership for milk processing systems, ensuring consistent product quality, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement. This position collaborates closely with internal teams, contractors, and external regulatory partners to support operational excellence, long-term asset health, and site-wide performance goals.
Project Management:
Create long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines. Making effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project. Serve as a point of contact for all project personnel, (contractors, internal support resources, etc.), to ensure teams remain in synergy. Communicate with internal and external business partners to keep the project aligned with their goals and targets. Performing quality control on the project throughout execution to maintain the standards expected. Adjust project schedules, targets, milestones, project financing, and escalations as needed.
Plant Utility Systems:
Drive plant utility efficiencies to positively impact energy savings in line with Sustainable Environmental goals. Supervise and manage the Utilities Maintenance Department to provide technical oversight for utility systems including HVAC, ammonia refrigeration, boilers, air compressors, glycol systems, and electrical distribution. Lead energy conservation efforts, manage plant utility projects, and partner with other business partners to ensure compliance with plant standards for all non-utility related projects.
Environmental Systems:
Provide technical assistance and oversight for the Industrial Pretreatment Facility, (WWTP), as well as all other Plant Utility Environmental Compliance. Oversee the execution of all environmental contracts, audits, and submit regulatory documents to ensure compliance. Manage 3rd party environmental contractors and align with corporate sustainability manager(s) for corporate sustainability initiatives.
Milk Processing Systems:
Directly manage the Maintenance resources for all Milk Processing systems. Establish mid- and long-term preventative maintenance plans to ensure the reliability of these systems. Including, but not limited to Raw incoming milk, Ingredient batching, Pasteurization, and CIP systems. Adhere to all Quality and PMO standards. Partner with Internal teams, external contractors, and suppliers to successfully execute continuous improvements and reliability initiatives.
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Oversee and execute Utility and Processing project(s) development, execution, and project and Maintenance budgets.
- Responsible for all aspects of food safety and quality as defined in plant and department procedures
- Ensure all projects with a production increase are supported by all Utility and Processing systems as well as in compliance with any plant environmental impact.
- Identify opportunities in energy efficiency to reduce cost and reduce the specific energy consumption by strengthening preventative maintenance responses and development of breakthrough projects aligning the production to the company mission for environment and sustainable development.
- Assembles energy usage data, completes weekly and monthly KPI reports and communicates reports on consumption; review and approve invoices.
- Using weekly and monthly KPI reports, develop, own, and execute action plans based on opportunities found in data trends.
- Lead and supervise the planning and implementation of strategies to promote a proactive and comprehensive maintenance program for all Plant Utility Systems (WWTP, Ammonia Refrigeration, Boiler & Steam Systems, Air Compressor), and Milk Processing Systems.
- Supervise and oversee utility operations to ensure Utility Systems and Processing technical teams are staffed and operated in an effective manner and that all are within applicable permit limits.
Requirements
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
Education
- A bachelor's degree is preferred.
- A major in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience
- 5+ years of utility and resource maintenance and reliability management in a manufacturing facility. Experience in an energy-intensive or highly energy-conscious manufacturing facility is preferred.
Certifications and specific knowledge
- The following certifications are preferred for this role: Wastewater Systems certification, Boiler Operator, and Ammonia Operator.
- Experience with ammonia systems and Process Safety Management (PSM) for ammonia systems
- Experience with high-pressure boiler systems, operations, and regulatory compliance
- Experience in safety and environmental processes to maintain a manufacturing facility in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Excellent organizational skills to prioritize and execute inventory and preventative maintenance demands daily.
- Proven ability to take initiative and establish processes and programs while working independently.
- Proven ability to supervise, train, develop, review performance, and motivate subordinates.
- Solid written and oral communication skills.
- Computer literacy to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and a maintenance-based software system.
- Proven ability to participate as a member of the plant leadership team and form sound working relationships with all members of the organization.
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints
- Ability to operate in a team environment
- Ability to adapt to a changing work environment
- Strong technical background - Electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, fluid dynamics, motor controls, instrumentation, and PLC programming.
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.
Description
Looking for a job that can grow into a lifelong career?
At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, we'll provide the tools and support you need to succeed.
Lactalis is the world leader in dairy-a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Every day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day.
In the US, we 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 sour cream and a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.
At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We're building 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 make an impact.
From your PASSION to ours
Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Maintenance Technician based in Casa Grande, Arizona.
The Maintenance Technician role is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing processing and packaging equipment, along with distribution systems through a broad knowledge base of manufacturing skills in electrical, controls, and mechanical disciplines, involving work of varied nature with minimum supervision, resulting in efficient and reliable operation of plant facilities.
Full-time opportunity on Night Shift (06:00 PM - 06:30 AM) or Day Shift (06:00 AM - 06:30 PM) on a 2-2-3 rotation with every other weekend off.
Shift differentials for 2nd shift (10%) and 3rd shift (15%.)
- 401K match up to 7% annually.
- Referral bonus programs ($750-1500)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
- FSA & HSA programs
- Education Assistance Program
- Paid time off includes 7 core holidays, 2 floating holidays, 2 volunteer days, and prorated vacation time up to 15 days
- Premium pay (overtime) when working on Sundays and core holidays
- and more
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Willing to work a 12-hour night shift on a 2-2-3 rotation.
- Perform and follow all OSHA guidelines regarding work and safety manuals
- Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment as scheduled.
- Daily oiling, greasing & inspection of production and production support equipment
- Service and rebuild pumps and valves
- Diagnose and repair electrical, panel controls, and mechanical problems in manufacturing equipment.
- Perform routine inspections of operating equipment and initiate preventative maintenance programs to ensure the reliable and safe operator of equipment is sustained.
- Troubleshoot control circuitry including PLC hardware.
- Demonstrated ability to work with high voltage equipment, including troubleshooting and understanding electrical prints.
- Routinely dismantle, repair, and reassemble complex equipment as needed to maintain optimum efficiency.
- Complete routine paperwork such as PM work orders, recording inspection results, logging emergency work orders, recording parts used from inventory, and recording necessary readings on log sheets in an accurate and timely manner.
- Keep technical skills current through training and education and deliver training to others on areas of competence.
- Work in a safe and professional manner demonstrating positive attitude and professional demeanor in the performance of daily work.
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Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certifications is a plus.
- Previous experience in a dairy processing or food manufacturing environment preferred.
Skills / Abilities / Knowledge
- Ability to disassemble and assemble all parts of machines and support equipment according to the manufacturer's specifications.
- Basic working knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration systems.
- Must be able to assess all areas of machines and support equipment in dairy manufacturing facility.
- Be able to read basic electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints.
- Basic knowledge of hydraulic / pneumatic systems.
- Basic knowledge of boiler function and operation.
- Basic metal working/machining skills.
- 1-3 years' experience in manufacturing maintenance
- Ability to troubleshoot/repair pumps, valves, and packaging equipment.
- Ability to provide basic electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to perform TIG welding.
- Ability to lift and move heavy objects and stand for extended periods.
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.