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Production Supervisor At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. In this key role, you'll serve as the frontline leader overseeing daily operations within our poultry production facility. You'll ensure production targets are met while maintaining high standards for safety, quality assurance, and efficiency. Based primarily on the production floor, you'll coordinate team duties, monitor equipment and workflow, and enforce compliance with health and safety regulations. The role also requires agility to respond to operational issues in real time, helping maintain a productive and well-functioning workplace. Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Provide training and create a positive work environment to help employees reach their highest potential in quality and productivity.
- Organize manpower, materials, equipment, and production schedules to ensure efficient operations.
- Oversee employee performance and offer constructive feedback, both positive and corrective.
- Encourage open communication and employee involvement to build team morale and support company values.
- Collaborate with other departments to identify opportunities for quality improvement, cost savings, and process enhancements.
- Ensure safety standards are followed and promote a safe working environment for all team members.
- Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the Plant Operations Team
- Education: High School Diploma/GED; College Degree in related field preferred.
- Experience: 1 or more years of previous supervisory experience with leadership skills of 20+ employees preferred. Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
- Skills: Effective communication both orally and in writing, capable of independent decision making, must have basic computer knowledge, ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional weekends;
- Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
- Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
- 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
- Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
- Better Futures
CATCHER
As a chicken catcher, you will need to catch certain amount of birds and know the proper placement techniques with birds being put into the cages.
EXPECTED RESULTS:
The expected results are as follows:
a. To insure animal welfare guidelines are followed
b. Count amount of birds loaded into the cages
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES
- Acquire and put on all required PPE (Safety glasses, safety vest, gloves (optional), arm sleeves (optional)).
- Perform routine stretches before starting daily duties.
- Walk the house (bed the birds)
- Wait for cage to be set on blocks
- Open cage door
- Catch correct amount of birds
- Load birds in cage one hand at a time.
- Repeat process until cage is full.
- After proper amount of birds placed in cage, shut the cage door
Pay: Up to $26/hour
Hours : 6:00 am - 3:00 pm, overtime as needed
Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our hourly production team!
Benefits include:
* Medical, dental and vision insurance
* 401K contributions
* Better Futures Program -2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
* Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program
At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
About us: Pilgrim's is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim's operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.
Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
EOE, including disability/vets
Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.
Description
Live Haul Driver Supervisor
At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
Join Pilgrim’s as a Live Haul Driver Supervisor, leading the catching operations team along with drivers and forklift operators. You’ll coach and support your team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safe, efficient, and on‑time operations that keep our plant running smoothly. This role is key to maintaining excellence in safety, quality, training, retention, productivity, and overall departmental performance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Plans and directs daily, weekly, and monthly schedules for bird catching and transportation, ensuring a consistent supply of live poultry for plant processing.
- Supervises live haul truck drivers and coordinates with contracted catching crews to ensure timely delivery of birds to the plant.
- Ensures strict adherence to USDA guidelines, animal welfare standards, all safety program, and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
- Manage departmental budgets and strategic objectives, including tracking, record-keeping, and reporting on financial variances.
- Communicate daily updates, progress, and issues to the processing plant and management.
What You’ll Need
- Education: High School Diploma/GED; College Degree in related field preferred.
- Experience: 1 or more years of previous supervisory experience with leadership skills of 20+ employees preferred. Poultry or food industry experience is a plus. Valid CDL preferred.
- Skills: Effective communication both orally and in writing, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of independent decision-making, must have basic computer knowledge, and an ability to manage multiple priorities.
Why Work for Pilgrim’s?
- Schedule: Sunday - Thursday with occasional weekends;
- Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
- Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
- 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
- Base salary range of $72,000-79,000;
- Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
- Better Futures
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.
Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
EOE, including disability/vets
Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.
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
From your PASSION to ours
Lactalis U.S Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Quality Assurance Lab Supervisor in Casa Grande, AZ.
The Quality Assurance Lab Supervisor plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of dairy products within our yogurt manufacturing facility. This position involves overseeing the overnight operations of the quality assurance laboratory, managing a team of lab technicians and facility custodians, and implementing quality control processes to meet regulatory standards and customer requirements.
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Lead and supervise a team of lab technicians and custodians, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols and laboratory procedures.
- Develop and implement quality control procedures for raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
- Conduct regular inspections and testing to verify product specifications and standards.
- Investigate and resolve quality issues, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Stay updated on relevant food safety regulations and industry standards.
- Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, and other regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation to support regulatory audits.
- Manage inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels and while working within the department's inventory budget.
- Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Coordinate with other departments to prioritize testing needs and support production schedules.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains in quality control procedures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and quality enhancements.
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action planning for quality incidents.
- Provide ongoing training to lab staff on quality assurance protocols, testing methods, and safety procedures.
- Foster a culture of quality and accountability within the laboratory team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in food science, microbiology, chemistry, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Certification in food safety (e.g., SQF, HACCP) a plus.
- Previous experience in a quality assurance role within the diary manufacturing industry.
Skills / Abilities / Knowledge
- Strong understanding of food safety regulations and HACCP principles.
- Proficiency in laboratory testing methods and instrumentation.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Detailed-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and precision.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Quality Management Systems.
- Regularly lift 10 lbs. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
- Full range of body motion.
- Close vision.
- Sensory evaluations.
- Manufacturing environment with regular exposure to moving mechanical equipment.
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
Lactalis Heritage Dairy, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Maintenance Technician based in Tulare, CA.
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Ability 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.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical devices such as centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, roller conveyors, belt conveyors, palletizers, sanitary and non-sanitary valves, Fillers, check weighers, metal detectors, gearboxes, bearings, seals and etc.
- Ability to use electrical equipment such as a volt meter and amp meter to determine electrical malfunctions on fuses, motors, motor starters and switches.
- Use proper tools for aligning sprockets, sheaves and couplings on fans, motor drives, and pumps. Be able to track conveyor belts and align shafts.
- Welding experience with Tig, Mig, Gas or stick.
- 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.
Compensation:
- 8-hour rate $36.57
- 10-hour rate $33.20
- 12-hour rate $31.80
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.
- Documented job performance work record and attendance record to be reviewed.
- Specialized training or licenses relevant to the job. Good business participation (eg. Level 1, safety, process improvement).
- Must be able to maintain production line equipment with the ability to operate the equipment in order to identify any problems that may exist
- Must be willing to upgrade skills in areas where skills are not at the required level that includes but is not limited to vocational, college, vendor courses, etc. Train self and others in problem-solving/troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Demonstrated professionalism, one-on-one coaching, leadership, patience, diplomacy, high ethical standards, and a positive, cooperative attitude.
- Maintain basic understanding of safety training of electrical systems and theory 110, 240 and 480v. NFPA training basics.
- Possess basic welding techniques
- Possess Plant Maintenance- Electrician/Mechanic journeyman certificate or equivalent
- Demonstrated professionalism, one-on-one coaching, leadership, patience, diplomacy, high ethical standards, and a positive, cooperative attitude.
- Basic operation and repair knowledge of packaging, processing and utility equipment.
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
Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Maintenance Technician Level III -. The maintenance Technician is responsible for the general maintenance, repairs and improvements of packaging machinery in the Shred and Stick department.
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
-Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Maximo computer software.
Requirements
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 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.
Education
* Associate's Degree from a two year college 4 or technical school.
Experience
* 2+ years' related experience in maintenance preferred.
Specialized Knowledge
* Ability to interpret variety of technical instructions.
Skills / Abilities
* Ability to work well with others and possess strong personal qualities.
* 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.
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
Midwest Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Sr. National Sales Manager, ARAMARK & Sodexo/Entegra based in the Northeast proximity to Philadelphia, PA & Gaithersburg, MD).
Requirements
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
The Sr. National Sales Manager for ARAMARK and Sodexo/Entegra National Accounts is the strategic and commercial lead for these customers for Lactalis Midwest Yogurt, Inc. (Yoplait, Oui, Mountain High, and GoGURT). This role is accountable for maximizing compliance, negotiating profitable volume growth, and growing market share within the entire ARAMARK and Sodexo/Entegra eco-systems, which are comprised of many diverse channels from Colleges & Universities to Leisure and Arenas. This Leader executes the national strategy, manages the day-to-day relationship at the headquarters level, and drives field-level engagement to ensure program activation and adherence.
Account Ownership: Serve as the primary, day-to-day headquarters contact for key decision-makers within Aramark, Sodexo/Entegra and manage the customer relationship locally. Develop and implement national strategies to increase sales, drive new product adoption, category penetration, and program upgrades across their operating units.
Contract Management: Negotiate and manage annual operating plans, national contracts, and promotional calendars, ensuring maximum recovery of trade spend and compliance targets.
Field Execution: Work closely with the Broker team to ensure the national programs are accurately executed at the local site level and that all operational issues (\"last mile\" issues) are resolved promptly.
Category Management: Leverage customer-specific data and internal analytics to identify white space opportunities, category gaps, and opportunities for assortment expansion, and present data-driven business cases to the customer.
Collaboration/Internal Influence: Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Finance, and Marketing to align internal resources to meet the complex needs and timelines of these customers.
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or a related field. Culinary background a plus!
- Minimum of 8+ years of B2B or Foodservice Sales Experience.
- Commercial Acumen: Proven Ability to manage a trade budget and possess a strong understanding or Foodservice procurement mechanics.
- Excellent communication, presentation skills, storytelling-strong influencing skills both internally and externally.
Behavioral / Leadership Competencies
- Strategic Agility: Possesses a future-oriented perspective; anticipates complex market shifts in the Non-Commercial space and develops agile, long-term strategies to capitalize on new opportunities and mitigate threats.
- Drives Results: Exhibits a strong sense of urgency and ownership; relentlessly focused on achieving and exceeding P&L and sales targets through rigorous execution and accountability.
- Cultivate Innovation: Challenges the status quo; drives creative ideas and develops unique value propositions to win business and grow market share in mature accounts.
- Influencing & Negotiation: Inspires trust and followership both internally and externally; possesses superior leadership-level communication and negotiation skills to secure profitable agreements and align diverse stakeholder interests.
- Customer Centricity: Builds and sustains deep, collaborative relationships with customers at all levels, acting as a credible partner and industry expert.
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
Midwest Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Sr. National Sales Manager K-12 Bid, Foodservice based in Minnetonka, MN.
The Sr. National Sales Manager for K-12 Bid is the subject matter expert responsible for the national K-12 bid strategy, planning, and execution of our Lactalis Midwest Yogurt, Inc. Portfolio (Yoplait, GoGURT, Trix Yogurt, & Mountain High) within the K-12 segment. This is a highly analytical and technical commercial role focused on maximizing our participation and profitability in all state and national school district bid cycles, aligning our product portfolio with USDA SBP/NSLP/CACFP regulations. This Leader works in close cooperation with the Trade & Finance Teams internally to set the multi-year bid strategy, and is a key influencer to Marketing & R&D to establish the innovation pipeline in the K-12 channel. This Leader also works closely with the K-12 Bid Specialist team at the Broker to execute the strategy flawlessly nationwide in each cycle.
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
Bid Strategy & Execution: Develop, manage, and implement a comprehensive multi-year K-12 bid strategy, focusing on the top 250 school districts nationwide. Translation of this strategy into tools for the K-12 Bid Specialist team to execute at the Broker in partnership with Marketing. Direct responsibility to call on the top districts across the U.S. with our Broker partners.
Reporting & P&L Management: Work with the sales operations and data and analytics team to code, scrub, and process all bids to report wins/losses/maintenance of bids annually, so we can strategically monitor regional competitive pricing trends and iterate our strategy.
Channels Expertise: Develop and execute tailored sales strategies for the K-12 segment, considering specific nuances of USDA regulation changes, monitoring state legislation closely to influence product renovation needs, and partnering closely with State & National School Nutrition Association.
Collaboration/Internal Influence: Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Finance, and Marketing to align internal resources to meet the complex needs of the K-12 and champion the opportunity to keep kids well fed and ready to learn in schools with our portfolio.
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or a related field
- Minimum of 8+ years of B2B or Foodservice Sales Experience.
- Commercial Acumen: Proven Ability to manage a trade budget and possess a strong understanding or Foodservice procurement mechanics.
- Deep understanding of the K-12 procurement process, including bid cycling, commodity processing, audit materials, meal pattern final rules, and federal funding models.
- Excellent communication, presentation skills, storytelling-strong influencing skills both internally and externally.
Behavioral / Leadership Competencies
- Strategic Agility: Possesses a future-oriented perspective; anticipates complex market shifts in the Non-Commercial space and develops agile, long-term strategies to capitalize on new opportunities and mitigate threats.
- Drives Results: Exhibits a strong sense of urgency and ownership; relentlessly focused on achieving and exceeding P&L and sales targets through rigorous execution and accountability.
- Cultivate Innovation: Challenges the status quo; drives creative ideas and develops unique value propositions to win business and grow market share in mature accounts.
- Influencing & Negotiation: Inspires trust and followership both internally and externally; possesses superior leadership-level communication and negotiation skills to secure profitable agreements and align diverse stakeholder interests.
- Customer Centricity: Builds and sustains deep, collaborative relationships with customers at all levels, acting as a credible partner and industry expert.
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
Lactalis American Group part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Cooker Operator II-Mozzarella based in Nampa, ID. The Production Operator II - Mozzarella (Cooker) position is responsible for blending product back into the cheese making process while assuring product meets quality standards. Assure product meets quality standards, and assumes responsibility for the operational flow of the Cooker equipment.
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
* Meet efficiency budget levels with maintaining a high quality product.
* Must remove and unload racks of cheese and feed cheese onto conveyors or input lines.
* Stack empty racks for retrieval.
* Accurately complete associated CCP and line operation paperwork while maintaining efficiencies.
* 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.
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
Education
* High School Diploma/General Education Degree preferred.
Experience
* Previous employment in a food industry/manufacturing setting is preferred.
Specialized Knowledge
*
Skills / Abilities
* Basic Math Skills required (must be able to calculate averages).
* Frequently required to lift or move 50 LB. and occasionally lift or move 100 LB.
* Must be able to stand for the entire shift with repatative bending, twisting, gripping, lifting, and reaching.
Professional Certifications
* Food Handler or ServSafe preferred but not required
* HACCP Certification preferred but not required
* Safety/LOTO Training preferred but not required
Physical Requirements
* Standing and walking for extended periods (12-hour shifts)
* Frequent lifting of ingredients, tools, or product materials-typically up to 50 lbs; occasional lifting up to 75 lbs may be required depending on equipment and batch size.
* Repetitive movements, including reaching, stirring, scooping, pushing, and pulling.
* Manual dexterity for handling equipment controls, measuring ingredients, and operating tools safely
* Ability to bend, twist, kneel, and climb short ladders or steps to access vats, mixers, or upper equipment components.
* Ability to tolerate hot and humid conditions, as cheese cookers generate significant heat.
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. 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 butter s, 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 General labor II Packaging Associate based in Nampa, ID. The General Labor II Packaging Associate will be responsible for assuring the finished product meets quality standard and the product identification is correct. Assumes responsibility for the operational flow of machines. Ensures the product meets Lactalis Standards throughout the process and at no time the quality of the cheese is compromised.
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
* Meet efficiency budget levels while producing high quality products.
* Ensure the cheese is properly sealed before placing it in correct containers.
* Prepares correct packages and boxes for the days cheese being packaged.
* Loads and operates machines at a set speed and with minimal stops during process.
* Accurately complete associated CCP and line operation paperwork while maintaining efficiencies.
* Maintain clean and organized work area.
* Interact with associates to maintain efficient process flow.
* Weigh cheese.
* 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.
* Ensure proper use, identification, mixture, and application of chemicals, including the requirements and use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
* 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 but not required.
Experience
* Knowledge of Packaging Processes
. Food handling experience preferred but not required
. Experience in general cleaning, chemical handling
Skills / Abilities
. Oral and written communication 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.
Physical Requirements
* Standing 10hrs up to 12Hrs
. Repetitive use of hands
. Twisting, bending
**Shift-10:30am-8:30** Up to 12hrs at times**
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.
