General Laborer Class B - $22.50 / hour - 1st Shift (6am-2pm)

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 youre starting fresh or bringing years of experience, well 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, Siggis, 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 were building a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyones unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you dont meet every qualification, dont let that stop you from applying! Were eager to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how you can bring your EXPERTISE to help us make an impact.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Press switches and turn knobs to start, adjust, and regulate equipment such as hoppers, impact wrenches, conveyors and hand trucks.

Become familiar with the set up and operation of all required equipment.

Observe and listen to equipment to detect possible malfunctions, such as rubbing, binding or plugging up, and report malfunctions to the Team Leader or Maintenance. Understand screen/ magnet checks and equipment inspections. Report water/ hydraulic/ equipment leaks.

Accurate and Timely SAP entries.

Complete Sanitation as needed.

Work in a team-based environment.

Familiar with Quality programs as outlined in QRMP such as GMPs, Traceability, HACCP, Allergens, CCP, hold process and verifying raw ingredients.

Perform other duties as directed by plant leadership as needed for efficient operations.

When proficient train employees.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education and Experience

High School Diploma/GED

At least 1 yr. previous manufacturing experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Previous food manufacturing experience a plus

Use of motorized hand truck/ pallet jack is required (training provided)

Use of fork truck (PIT) is required (training provided)

Must wear PPE (ear protection, steel-toed shoes, bump cap/ hard hat, sanitation gear, face mask)

Must be dedicated to personal safety and food safety

The statements included in this Position Description reflect, in general, the duties and responsibilities of this position and are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive.

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