Yoplait Utilities Maintenance Technician

Lactalis Usa Job OpportunityReady 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.RequirementsPay: Starting from $34.82hr - $45.40hrShift: Night Shift (Currently Hiring)Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts (2-2, 3-2, 2-3)Night Shift: 5:50 PM – 6:20 AMFacility operates 24/7Must be available for overtime, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage as neededQualified applicants will contribute the following:Operate and maintain ammonia refrigeration systems, boilers, steam, and compressed air systemsPerform routine preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairsConduct daily ammonia system inspections and roundsSupport equipment modifications and technical troubleshootingParticipate in Process Safety Management (PSM) and Root Cause Analysis activitiesPerform maintenance during both production and scheduled downtimeAssist maintenance technicians and support training of new employeesParticipate in Continuous Improvement initiativesAbility and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Education:High school diploma or GED required1–2 years of electrical and/or mechanical maintenance experience or technical trade certificationBasic computer proficiencyPreferred experience with:Ammonia refrigeration systemsHVAC, compressed air, electrical distribution, and steam systemsRETA CARO or CIRO certification required or obtainable within 12 monthsAbility to use APR respirators and SCBAAbility to perform duties as part of a HAZMAT teamPhysical requirements:Must be able to lift up to 50 lbsMust be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfacesAbility to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platformsWear required PPE including arc flash suits, respirators, and protective clothingWork in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, or wet environmentsWork around high-speed industrial machinery and food allergensAbility to certify as a HAZMAT Technician and respond in Level A suitAbility to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditionsWilling to work around industrial high-speed moving machineryAbility to work with allergens that might be present in a food environmentAt 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.