1st Shift Production Operator - $23.15/hr

Description

Lactalis American Group is currently seeking candidates to join our Production team in Belmont, Wisconsin .

Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to nurturing the future by providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day.

We offer an enviable range of dairy brands including Galbani®, Président®, Kraft® Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond®, Parmalat®, Siggi’s®, and Stonyfield Organic® in addition to several brands imported from our affiliates in Europe.

At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION , ENGAGEMENT , and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a safe, diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we know that our candidates come from many different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply and share with us your STORY , your PASSION , and your EXPERTISE ! You may be just the perfect candidate for this or other roles within our company.

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.

From your PASSION to ours

Production team members are responsible for working in a variety of cheese making production functions to ensure continuous and efficient line operation.

Candidates must be able to work over 40 hours per week (weekends are required). This job is physical and fast-paced.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include :

• Meet efficiency budget levels with maintaining a high quality product
• Must remove and load trays / molds
• Stage bascular with appropriate cookie sheets
• Complete repetition task, ensuring the even spread of curd into appropriate mold
• Pull cheese on to draining room tables from chariot
• Ensure all whey pipes are properly hooked up
• Turn cheese in draining rooms
• Run machines (ex : stacker(s), unmolder, rack washer)
• Place racks on unmolding conveyor
• Weigh cheese
• Complete paperwork as assigned, accurately and legible
• Maintain open line of communication with all line workers and room supervisor
• Perform sanitation duties as assigned
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Report production problems and / or concerns to the on duty supervisor
• Attend departmental meetings and training as assigned by the supervisor and / or manager
• Apply the safety rules and ensure they are implemented and followed
• Apply the Good Manufacturing Practices Standard
• Perform other work duties as assigned

Candidate must have the following attributes / skills; strong attention to detail and accuracy, personal qualities of tact and dependability, possess good manual dexterity, able to push / pull / lift and carry at least 30 pounds continuously and 50 pounds occasionally, be able to stand for entire shift, be able to perform repetitive movements (e.

g. twisting, gripping, lifting, bending, reaching).

Education :

High School Diploma / General Education Degree (GED) is preferred

Experience :

• Previous employment in a food industry setting is preferred
• Stable and dependable work history is required

Knowledge of :

Basic mathematical skills are required (must be able to calculate averages)

Skills / Abilities :

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Manual dexterity
• Vision abilities (close, distance color and ability to focus)
• Push / pull / lift and carry at least 30 pounds continuously and 50 pounds occasionally,
• Stand for entire shift
• Perform repetitive movements (e.g. twisting, gripping, lifting, bending, reaching)

The ideal candidate will be proactive and dynamic, flexible and receptive to new ideas, down to earth and pragmatic, analytical and attentive to detail.

He or she will also be capable of working independently in adherence to regulations, of managing stress and remaining calm under pressure, and be able to demonstrate an inquiring mind and well-developed observational skills.

Will demonstrate a sense of responsibility and high professional standards, honesty and integrity, and objectivity.

Sign On Bonus & Pay

We are offering a $2,000* Hiring Bonus to new hires for hourly positions. *Bonus amount is a gross amount. $1,000 will be paid out in the paycheck following 90 days of active employment;

an additional $1,000 will be paid out in the paycheck following 180 days of active employment. Temporary, part-time and certain rehired employees are not eligible.

Attendance and performance rules apply.

Pay : $23.15 / hour or more, dependent upon skills and experience. Weekend pay : 20% (+$4.63 / hr). Lactalis offers very competitive pay, benefits and paid time off.

Hours : 6 : 00 AM to 2 : 15 PM.

Salary Description $23.15 per hr.

Employee Benefits.

Lactalis provides robust and competitive benefits for employees. We have developed a total rewards program that focuses on fair pay, pay for performance, benefits, time off, career progression, and development opportunities.

We offer a full suite of benefit options designed to fit your personal needs, from traditional medical and dental plans to ancillary benefits such as accident and critical illness insurance, as well as employee assistance programs.

Choice and flexibility are at the core of our benefits program, assuring you have the choices and coverage levels that meet your personal needs.

We also understand the importance of affordable benefits which is why we contribute up to 85% toward the cost. We place significant importance on your financial well-being by providing company paid short-term disability, life insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan.

When it comes to time off, we understand the importance of work-life balance which is why all employees are granted PTO days upon hire in addition to designated annual holidays.

We continue to evaluate our total rewards program and strive to provide you with valuable benefits for your overall wellness.