Machine Operator Trainee - 3rd shift - Mozzarella Packaging

At Lactalis in the 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.

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, 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 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 USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Machine Operator based in Buffalo, New York.

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 condition of packaging machine.

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

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

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

smooth flow of product.

5. Changes forming and non-forming film in a timely fashion to insure 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, palletizer, 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 for 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. Ensure cartons are sealed to specification.

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

14. Ensure proper weight ticket information.

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

16. Always keeps work area neat and clean.

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.

From your STORY to ours.

Qualifications and/or Experience:

* Previous food manufacturing experience preferred.

* Must be mechanically inclined.

* Computer knowledge helpful.

Education:

* High School Diploma/GED