Packaging Associate Fresh Mozzarella Packaging Department | JOB ID 1281

At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

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At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you 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, Président® specialty cheeses and butter s, 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 a General labor II Packaging Associate based in Nampa, ID. The General Labor II Packaging Associate will be responsible for assuring the finished product meets quality standard and the product identification is correct. Assumes responsibility for the operational flow of machines. Ensures the product meets Lactalis Standards throughout the process and at no time the quality of the cheese is compromised.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Meet efficiency budget levels while producing high quality products.
• Ensure the cheese is properly sealed before placing it in correct containers.
• Prepares correct packages and boxes for the days cheese being packaged.
• Loads and operates machines at a set speed and with minimal stops during process.
• Accurately complete associated CCP and line operation paperwork while maintaining efficiencies.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.
• Interact with associates to maintain efficient process flow.
• Weigh cheese.
• Maintain open line of communication with all line workers and supervisor.
• Perform sanitation duties as assigned.
• Report problems and/or concerns to the on-duty supervisor.
• Attend departmental meetings and training as assigned by the supervisor and/or manager.
• Ensure proper use, identification, mixture, and application of chemicals, including the requirements and use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Perform other work duties as assigned.

Requirements:

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

• High School Diploma or completion of GED preferred but not required.

Experience

• Knowledge of Packaging Processes

. Food handling experience preferred but not required

. Experience in general cleaning, chemical handling

Skills / Abilities

. Oral and written communication 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.

Physical Requirements

• Standing 10hrs up to 12Hrs

. Repetitive use of hands

. Twisting, bending

**Shift-10:30am-8:30** Up to 12hrs at times**