Packaging Machine Operator (M-F 6am - 2:30pm)- DAIRY

Looking for a job that can grow into a lifelong career?

 At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience, we’ll provide the tools and support you need to succeed.

Lactalis is the world leader in dairy—a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Every day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day.

In the US, we 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 sour cream and a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We’re building 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 make an impact. 

From your PASSION to ours

Packaging Machine operators set-up, operate, and maintain machinery, usually in a manufacturing setting. Lactalis' (PMO) are responsible for ensuring the machine produces high quality products, runs smoothly and at capacity, and is properly maintained.

Shifts

1st Shift - Monday - Friday 6am - 2:30pm

*One Saturday Shift a Month

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Operate filling/Packaging equipment, adhering to all quality assurance, productivity, OSHA, and safety standards.

• Assemble / disassemble equipment for proper cleaning/sanitizing and operating per manufacturer instructions

• Monitor and control the flow of product through machine.

• Adhere to established testing procedures and provide required samples to the laboratory for appraisal prior to finished product being stored in the warehouse.

• Maintain food safety / quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.

• Required to wear food safety/sanitation clothing. This position necessitates conformance to personal hygiene regulations.

• Report food safety problems to personal with authority to initiate action.

• Ensure all programs are being upheld and documentation is current.

• Regularly required to stand, use hands and stretch and reach with hands and arms.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Previous experience operating filling machines preferred

- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics

- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production deadlines

- Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records

- Strong communication and teamwork skills

-This position necessitates conformance to personal hygiene regulations.

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.

Local candidates only please, unless you are moving to the Vermont Area.