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Description

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.

Description

The world's largest dairy company, Lactalis Group is a family business made up of more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide who are committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. At Lactalis, our core Values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT and SIMPLICITY operate at the heart of everything we do.

In September 2020 Lactalis announced an agreement to acquire the natural cheese division of Kraft Heinz. After the close of this transaction (anticipated to be completed during the summer of 2021), our new Lactalis Heritage Dairy business unit will be headquartered in Chicago and we're currently seeking candidates to join our team.

If you're looking for a truly unique experience with a company that offers strong brand recognition and industry expertise along with a dynamic work environment that promotes local decision making, hands-on responsibility and practical development opportunities, we want to hear from you!

Lactalis Heritage Dairy: inviting you to share with us your STORY, your PASSION, & your EXPERTISE

From your PASSION to ours

Ready to join a team that produces quality products that are amongst over 50 household brands in the U.S.? Lactalis Heritage Dairy Walton Facility is a local place for you to start your career and make a difference! Flexible and agile, ideal candidates are willing to contribute improvements, suggestions, and ideas to help continue the success of our facility, while maintaining high safety and quality standards of production. Opportunities to learn a variety of roles within the facility, allowing for continued professional growth within a team oriented, fast paced working environment.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Must learn the safe and proper implementation of role tasks and duties.

Must learn and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).

Must learn and follow Good Sanitation Practices (GSP's) when handling equipment.

Responsible to follow FSQ requirements and other daily/job specific duties to support QRMP.

Perform all required observations and training timely and as scheduled.

Perform set-up, start-up and changeover procedures for the equipment as needed.

Responsible for conducting and documenting quality checks.

Responsible for clean-up of the equipment after smash-ups or misfeeds.

Responsible for monitoring and communicating any process or product abnormalities to your Supervisor, Team Leader, or Line Technician.

Perform all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Team Leader.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Flexibility to work all shifts including second, third, weekends and holidays
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Willingness to learn
• Attention to detail
• Positive attitude
• Basic communication skills
• Punctual
• Flexible
• Team player

Starting wage is dependent on skills and experience.Lactalis Heritage Dairy 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

TITLE: Senior Maintenance Manager, Whey & RSPC

DUTIES: Manage and provide technical advisement to address and evaluate the Whey Plant and RSPC breakdowns, periodic maintenance and Maintenance Staff. Advise plant and leadership at the plant on policies, procedures and appropriate sourcing resources and other methods to best ensure to best ensure that parts/equipment/stock rooms have the critical spare parts, machinery aspects and other similar items in inventory. Ensure machine reliability, minimizing downtime and supporting food safety standards while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Collaborate with site & plant leadership, department managers and supervisors to align duties with the company's goals and values. Provide oversight on plant programs/processes to ensure the location is in compliance with relevant EPA regulations and the requests/mandates of the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality. Exercise independent judgement and serve as the technical expert leading in the evaluation and identification of maintenance problems and provide recommendations for correction. Keep abreast of current technology and possible improvements derived from such technology and provide training and technical expertise to employes on such technology. Manage staffing, scheduling and all other scheduling as needed. Meet with technicians daily for work order priorities, review breakdowns and issues, safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practice policies, department expenses, and efficiencies. Monitor Key Performance Indicators, maintain budget and look for ways to run efficiently from both a profit and energy savings standpoint.

HOURS: 40 per week

SALARY: $69,472.00 to $115,000.00 per year

REQUIREMENTS: Requires two years of experience as a Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, or Maintenance Technician working in a food manufacturing plant in a dairy environment.

Interested applicants should apply to: HR, Lactalis American Group, Inc., NOTICE IS BEING PROVIDED AS A RESULT OF THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATION. THE EMPLOYER INTENDS TO PERMANENTLY EMPLOY A FOREIGN NATIONAL IN THE JOB OPPORTUNITY DESCRIBED ABOVE.

ANY PERSON MAY PROVIDE DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE BEARING ON THE APPLICATION TO THE CERTIFYING OFFICER, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, ETA, OFLC, 200 CONSTITUTION AVENUE, NW, ROOM N-5311, WASHINGTON, DC 20210.

Description

Manufacturing Production- Reed City, MI

As a part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for supporting production packaging and processing operations, sanitation and participation in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment.

Shift hours:

• 8-hour shifts
  • 2nd shift: 3 pm to 11 pm
  • 3rd shift: 11 pm to 7 am
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, including 4 hours prior to start or end of shift
• Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Shift and Crew will be determined during first week of hire; days off likely will not fall on weekend days

Pay:

• $22.16 per hour
• Additional $.35 per hour for hours worked on off-shifts
• Pay rate may increase when bidding to different positions within first week of employment

Benefits:

• 5 days of vacation annually and 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) match
• Health Insurance- Including medical, dental and life
• On-site Fitness Center
• And much more!?

About our Location:

The Reed City plant is known for its central location, making it a leading employer in the area. Interestingly, when it first opened, it was Michigan Cottage Cheese. The plant promotes internal growth by promoting leaders from

within the organization and has a family-oriented atmosphere with a small-town feel where everyone knows each other. Various events are held throughout the year to celebrate employees and their families. If you're seeking a

team that values and fosters internal growth, Reed City is an excellent place to be.

Our Products:

• Yoplait, Go-Gurt, Oui, Haagen-Dazs, Trix yogurt

What your day will look like:?

• Creating high quality foods that are eaten EVERYDAY, NATIONWIDE
• Using TECHNOLOGY in an industry-leading facility
• Working with HIGH-LEVEL operators on EXPERIENCED teams that are looking to pass down their knowledge to workers WILLING TO LEARN and get paid doing it
• CHALLENGING yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunity
  • Troubleshoot problems with machinery and partner with maintenance staff to resolve issues.
  • Monitor, test, and record samples to ensure quality products and food safety
  • Calibrate processing and packaging systems daily to meet required specifications
  • Participate in startup, changeover, and shut down of operating equipment.
  • Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance.
  • Assist in training new employees.

Requirements

What you have to offer?

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Must have or be willing to obtain a forklift license
• Previous experience with electronic inventory systems (Blue Yonder/SAP) preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net and gloves when required
• Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
• Willing to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery
• Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment

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, Président® 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 Manufacturing Team Leader based in Reed City, MI.

The Manufacturing Team Leader will provide manufacturing leadership to deliver a world-class operation at the Reed City, MI, Yoplait facility. The Manufacturing Team Leader will lead, mentor, and develop employees to achieve outstanding manufacturing results while leveraging continuous improvement tools and working cross-departmentally to troubleshoot and mitigate production inefficiencies.

The Manufacturing Team Leader must have flexibility with their working hours and will be primarily working 8-hour shifts on 2nd shift. Weekends are worked on a rotational schedule with the other Manufacturing Team Leaders and are typically 12-hour shifts (5:00 PM – 5:00 AM Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday). The Manufacturing Team Leader must be able to flex their hours to 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift to support plant scheduling needs, complete project work. Proper notice will be given before moving shifts

From your EXPERTISE to our

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Educate, develop, and motivate a manufacturing work group to achieve required production results, improving individual technical skills, and enabling collaboration across boundaries
• Facilitate, coach, counsel, and guide the manufacturing work group to ensure that they are able to deliver results year-over-year through the use of continuous improvement tools and strategies
• Flex hours across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts (if required) to support plant scheduling needs, to complete project work
• Develop and lead projects that will save on costs, reduce waste, improve safety, or improve production/sanitation key performance metrics throughout the plant
• Schedule operators and maintenance resources according to plant production needs
• Ensure that production facilities and finished products meet the company and government standards for quality, sanitation, and safety
• Be an incident commander in the event a pressing safety, maintenance, quality, or production incident occurs. Contact the necessary resources to help manage the incident
• Working closely with line teams and supporting department personnel to drive production results, drive out losses, and support R&D or improvement initiatives happening on the off-shifts across all platforms

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• 2+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
• Ability to adjust schedule across 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts (if required) to support plant scheduling needs or to complete project work
• Experience in troubleshooting technical problems and responding to technical challenges
• Demonstratable interpersonal communication and listening skills
• Demonstratable analytical and business judgment skills
• Must possess basic computer skills or the ability to learn a variety of computer programs
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or of another technical/scientific discipline
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs, SAP, Blue Yonder, Maximo, or other programs/applications typical of a manufacturing environment
• Previous food manufacturing leadership experience

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.