Operator-Sanitation-Mozz Make Department

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

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 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 a Sanitation Operator Level I. The Sanitation operator is responsible for working independently in the proper disassembly, cleaning, and assembly of machines. Inspects equipment after cleaning and sanitizing. Prevents bacteriological contamination of the cheese by properly sanitizing all the department area.

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 a clean and organized work area by adhering to all housekeeping and GMP procedures
• Interact with associates to maintain efficient process flow
• Maintain an open line of communication with all line workers, supervisors, and managers
• Perform sanitation duties as assigned by the 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
  
  

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified Applicants Will Contribute The Following

Education

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

Experience

• 1–2 years of experience in sanitation, with a solid understanding of sanitation standards and equipment operation
• Knowledge of Chemical Handling procedures
• Experience with CIP and COP
  
  

Specialized Knowledge

• No specialized knowledge required.
  
  

Skills / Abilities

• Oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable working in wet, hot, and humid conditions for extended periods
• 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 products
• 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
  
  

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