Belmont, Wisconsin, United States · On-site
$26/hr–$30/hr
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 startin…
Skills: Attention To Detail, Manual Dexterity, Basic Mathematics, Physical Stamina, Good Manufacturing Practices
Belmont, Wisconsin, United States · On-site
$27/hr–$31/hr
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 startin…
Skills: Manual Dexterity, Attention To Detail, Basic Mathematics, Sanitation, Machine Operation
Nampa, Idaho, United States · On-site
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 startin…
Skills: Electricity, Electronics/PLC, Plumbing, Mechanical, Machine Shop
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
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 startin…
Skills: Labor Law, Employment Law, Collective Bargaining, Litigation Strategy, Compliance
Nampa, Idaho, United States · On-site
Description ** Shift: 7 am-7 pm (Saturday-Sunday) 7 am-3 pm (Monday-Tuesday) * Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities fo…
Skills: Call Directing, Truck Scaling, Camera Monitoring, Access Control, Log Keeping
Buffalo, New York, United States · Hybrid
$19/hr–$21/hr
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 startin…
Skills: Candidate Sourcing, Campus Engagement, Interview Coordination, Onboarding, Exit Interviews
Buffalo, New York, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$21/hr
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 startin…
Skills: Sensory Testing, Sample Preparation, Data Entry, Data Analysis, Reporting
Buffalo, New York, United States · On-site
$64k–$79k/yr
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 startin…
Skills: OSHA Compliance, Safety Program Implementation, Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, 5S Lean Methodology
Buffalo, New York, United States · On-site
$65k–$70k/yr
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 startin…
Skills: Sensory Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Dairy Technology, Technical Reporting, Panel Management
Buffalo, New York, United States · On-site
$100k–$120k/yr
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 startin…
Skills: Quality Assurance, Food Safety Management, Co-Manufacturer Management, Auditing, HACCP
Nampa, Idaho, United States · On-site
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 startin…
Skills: Electrical Troubleshooting, PLC Troubleshooting, VFDs, Industrial Automation, Electrical Wiring
Buffalo, New York, United States · On-site
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 startin…
Skills: Project Management, Building Construction, Fire Prevention, Utility Monitoring, AutoCAD
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
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 startin…
Skills: Project Management, Capital Expenditure Projects, AutoCAD, Advanced Excel, Vendor Negotiation
Delanco Township, New Jersey, United States · Hybrid
$70k–$78k/yr
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 startin…
Skills: 3PL Operations Management, Logistics Coordination, Capacity Modeling, Inventory Management, Lean Six Sigma
Buffalo, New York, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$21/hr
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 startin…
Skills: Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Project Management, Analytical Skills
Londonderry, New Hampshire, United States · On-site
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 startin…
Skills: Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Team Leadership, Excel, SAP
Buffalo, New York, United States · On-site
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 startin…
Skills: OS&D Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Excel, SAP
Londonderry, New Hampshire, United States · Hybrid
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 startin…
Skills: Consumer Relations, Conflict Resolution, Case Management, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
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 startin…
Skills: Supply Chain Analysis, Data Visualization, SAP, SQL, Microsoft Excel
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$24/hr–$26/hr
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 startin…
Skills: Order Processing, Export Documentation, Customer Service, Data Analysis, AS400
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Responsible for various cheese making production functions to ensure efficient line operation and high product quality. Duties include operating machinery, loading molds, weighing cheese, and maintaining a clean work area.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds. Previous food industry experience and a stable work history are preferred.
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, 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.
Requirements
Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Production Operator based in Belmont, Wisconsin. Production team members are responsible for working in a variety of cheese making production functions to ensure continuous and efficient line operation. Candidates must be able to work over 40 hours per week (weekends are required). This job is physical and fast-paced.
Key responsibilities for this position include:
· Meet efficiency budget levels with maintaining a high quality product
· Must remove and load trays/molds
· Stage bascular with appropriate cookie sheets
· Complete repetition task, ensuring the even spread of curd into appropriate mold
· Pull cheese on to draining room tables from chariot
· Ensure all whey pipes are properly hooked up
· Turn cheese in draining rooms
· Run machines (ex: stacker(s), unmolder, rack washer)
· Place racks on unmolding conveyor
· Weigh cheese
· Complete paperwork as assigned, accurately and legible
· Maintain open line of communication with all line workers and room supervisor
· Perform sanitation duties as assigned
· Keep work area clean and organized
· Report production problems and/or concerns to the on duty supervisor
· Attend departmental meetings and training as assigned by the supervisor and/or manager
· Apply the safety rules and ensure they are implemented and followed
· Apply the Good Manufacturing Practices Standard
· Perform other work duties as assigned
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 50 pounds occasionally, be able to stand for entire shift, be able to perform repetitive movements (e.g. twisting, gripping, lifting, bending, reaching).
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
· High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED) is preferred
· Previous employment in a food industry setting is preferred
· Stable and dependable work history is required
· Basic mathematical skills are required (must be able to calculate averages)
· Strong attention to detail and accuracy
· Manual dexterity
· Vision abilities (close, distance color and ability to focus)
· Push/pull/lift and carry at least 30 pounds continuously and 50 pounds occasionally,
· Stand for entire shift
· Perform repetitive movements (e.g. twisting, gripping, lifting, bending, reaching)
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. Possess values of ambition and engagement, with simplicity.
Pay: $24.55/hr + $2/hr Shift Premium, dependent upon skills and experience. Weekend premium 20% more (+$4.91/hour). Lactalis offers very competitive pay, benefits and paid time off.
Hours: 2:00 PM to 10:15 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.
Committed to enriching lives by producing nutritious and great-tasting dairy products
As part of Lactalis Group – our actions are guided by our Purpose, Nurturing the Future. This means fostering a responsible future guided by our Values and experience, and driven by our collective passion for dairy. From the refrigerator at home to the shelves of your favorite store and the kitchens of local restaurants, our foods are a part of everyday moments. Lactalis USA is made up of global, regional and local dairy brands, offering cheeses, yogurts, butters, dairy ingredients, whey protein powders and whipped cream. Across our brands, dairy takes many forms, including Galbani® Italian cheeses, Président® specialty cheeses and gourmet butters, Kraft® Natural Cheese in natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s®cottage cheese, ricotta and sour cream, Cracker Barrel® cheese, Black Diamond® cheddar cheese, Parmalat® milk, yogurt brands such as Yoplait®, siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Green Mountain Creamery®, Mountain High®, Go-GURT®, :ratio®, Oui® and Karoun®, Gopi®, Arz® and others. We also operate an import‑export business that links the Lactalis Group’s global dairy capabilities with U.S. markets. Alongside this, our foodservice business provides dairy products and expertise for restaurants, operators and culinary professionals, helping deliver exceptional taste and consistent results across their menus. Around the country, we employ approximately 5,000 people across 13 manufacturing sites and seven corporate offices.
Offices: Multiple, US · 540 W Madison St., 300, Chicago, Illinois 60661, US
View all jobs at Lactalis USACommitted to enriching lives by producing nutritious and great-tasting dairy products
As part of Lactalis Group – our actions are guided by our Purpose, Nurturing the Future. This means fostering a responsible future guided by our Values and experience, and driven by our collective passion for dairy. From the refrigerator at home to the shelves of your favorite store and the kitchens of local restaurants, our foods are a part of everyday moments. Lactalis USA is made up of global, regional and local dairy brands, offering cheeses, yogurts, butters, dairy ingredients, whey protein powders and whipped cream. Across our brands, dairy takes many forms, including Galbani® Italian cheeses, Président® specialty cheeses and gourmet butters, Kraft® Natural Cheese in natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s®cottage cheese, ricotta and sour cream, Cracker Barrel® cheese, Black Diamond® cheddar cheese, Parmalat® milk, yogurt brands such as Yoplait®, siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Green Mountain Creamery®, Mountain High®, Go-GURT®, :ratio®, Oui® and Karoun®, Gopi®, Arz® and others. We also operate an import‑export business that links the Lactalis Group’s global dairy capabilities with U.S. markets. Alongside this, our foodservice business provides dairy products and expertise for restaurants, operators and culinary professionals, helping deliver exceptional taste and consistent results across their menus. Around the country, we employ approximately 5,000 people across 13 manufacturing sites and seven corporate offices.
Offices: Multiple, US · 540 W Madison St., 300, Chicago, Illinois 60661, US
View all jobs at Lactalis USA