Packaging Operator - Whey

Description

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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 American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Packaging Operator II based in Nampa, ID.

Requirements

The Packaging Operator II - Whey role is responsible for operating and monitoring whey packaging equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate packaging of finished product. This role supports daily packaging operations by following standard operating procedures, maintaining quality standards, and responding to routine packaging issues.

Operators in this position work independently on assigned packaging lines and play a critical role in maintaining production flow and product integrity.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

* Operate assigned whey packaging equipment, including bagging, conveyance, and palletizing systems

* Perform packaging line start-ups, shutdowns, and routine operational checks

* Monitor packaging processes to ensure product weight, labeling, and packaging quality meet specifications

* Identify and troubleshoot routine packaging or mechanical issues; escalate concerns as appropriate

* Complete required production, quality, and food safety documentation accurately and timely

* Follow all Food Safety Management System, GMP, and safety requirements

* Maintain a clean, safe, and organized packaging area

* Support changeovers, minor adjustments, and continuous improvement efforts

* Participate in department meetings and required trainings

* Other duties as assigned based on operational needs

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

* High School Diploma or GED preferred

Experience

* Previous experience in a food manufacturing or production environment preferred

* Experience operating industrial processing or packaging equipment is a plus

Specialized Knowledge

* Understanding of basic packaging operations, quality checks, and safety practices

* Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work instructions

Skills / Abilities

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

* Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality

* Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a production setting

Physical Requirements

* Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout a manufacturing facility for extended periods

* Ability to lift up to 55 lbs unassisted, repeatedly

* Ability to climb stairs and ladders as required by the process

* Ability to work in warm processing areas, cool rooms, and around operating equipment

* Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.