Machine Operator Trainee - 2nd shift - Mozzarella Pkg

Description

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, 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 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

Summary: Responsible for operation and maintenance of the mozzarella packaging machine system.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Performs pre-shift operational inspection to determine the condition of packaging machine.

2. Set up packaging machine and packaging line for product to be run.

3. Monitors packaging machine during line operation to ensure proper operation.

4. Troubleshoots and resolve operational /mechanical problems in a timely basis to ensure an efficient,

smooth flow of product.

5. Changes forming and non-forming film in a timely fashion to ensure a continuous, efficient flow of product.

6. Performs changeover(s) as needed.

7. Performs preventative maintenance on a daily/weekly schedule as required.

8. Maintains an open line of communication with casepack operators, palletizers, feeders, brine attendants, and

Supervisor.

9. Continuously monitors for abnormalities or inconsistencies in the texture, shape, color, or odor of the cheese.

10. Continuously monitors foreign material in or on the product, proper code and legibility of product to be packaged and of the carton.

11. Continuously monitors for abnormalities or inconsistencies in the print quality and construction of shipper cartons.

12. Ensures cartons are sealed to specification.

13. Continuously monitors for a proper seal and vacuum of packages being run.

14. Insure proper weight ticket information.

15. Ensures proper nutrition labels are in each pocket where required.

16. Keeps work area neat and clean at all times.

Requirements

Qualifications and/or Experience:

* Previous food manufacturing experience preferred.

* Must be mechanically inclined.

* Computer knowledge helpful.

Education:

* High School Diploma/GED

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.