Operator-Sanitation-Fresh Mozzarella Packaging Department

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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

Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring an Operator I, Sanitation based in Nampa, ID.

As Operator I, Sanitation, you will clean the production lines by disassembling and reassembling machinery while following all safety and GMP procedures and policies.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

· Disassembles all the packaging equipment to clean and disinfect

· Follow and adhere to all safety and GMP procedures and policies

· Take necessary measures if people are performing unsafe acts or are in an unsafe environment.

· Perform daily swabs of equipment

. Reassembles all equipment taken apart and prepares equipment for production ensuring production will resume on clean equipment and in a timely manner.

· Maintain clean and organized work area by adhering to all housekeeping and GMP procedures

· Interact with associates to maintain efficient process flow

· Maintain open line of communication with all line workers, supervisors, and managers

· Perform sanitation duties as assigned by sanitation lead and supervisor

· Report problems and/or concerns to supervisors and/or management

· Attend departmental meetings and training as assigned by the supervisor and/or manager

· Perform other work duties as assigned

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

· High School Diploma or completion of GED preferred by not required.

Experience

· No experience required

· Experience in general cleaning, chemical handling and customer service preferred.

Specialized Knowledge

· No specialized knowledge required.

Skills / Abilities

. Oral and written communication skills

· English language and Customer service 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