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Join to apply for the Packaging Associate II-8pm-8am-Fresh Mozzarella Packaging Department role at Lactalis American Group.

Job Type: Full-time.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family?owned company with over 85,000 employees worldwide. In the US, we produce award?winning products under brands such as Galbani, Prsident, Kraft, Breakstones, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Parmalat, siggis, Stonyfield Organic, and many others.

Responsibilities

• Meet efficiency budget levels while producing high?quality products.
• Ensure the cheese is properly sealed before placing it in correct containers.
• Prepare correct packages and boxes for the days cheese being packaged.
• Load and operate machines at a set speed with minimal stops during the process.
• Accurately complete associated CCP and line operation paperwork while maintaining efficiencies.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Interact with associates to maintain efficient process flow.
• Weigh cheese.
• Maintain open lines of communication with all line workers and supervisors.
• 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 required Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Perform other work duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred).

• Previous packaging experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in general cleaning, chemical handling, and customer service preferred.

• Oral and written communication skills.
• English language and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and production cleaning.
• Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
  
• Safety awareness: following safety rules, practicing safe work habits, using appropriate safety equipment, and reporting unsafe work.

The ideal candidate must have strong attention to detail and accuracy, good manual dexterity, be able to push/pull/lift and carry at least 30 pounds continuously and 65 pounds occasionally, stand for the entire shift, perform repetitive movements (e.g., twisting, gripping, lifting, bending, reaching), and work over 40 hours per week (weekends required). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Job Hours

8:30?pm 8:00?am (shift hours repeat).

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally recognized basis, including veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program, including insurance cost support, retirement contributions, Paid Time Off from day one, and education reimbursement. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities.