Packaging Associate (Heavy Lifting)-Mozzarella Pack

Overview Shifts available: 2:15 pm-10:45 pm 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 butter, 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. 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. 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. From your STORY to ours Qualifications Education High School Diploma or completion of GED preferred by not required. Experience Packaging experience Experience in general cleaning, chemical handling preferred 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. Able to lift 20 lbs. or more From Lactalis total rewards 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lactalis