Yoplait Utilities Maintenance Technician

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, President 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. Requirements Internal candidates must have been in their current role for at least 6 months and have no active CA's within the past 12 months. Pay: Starting from $34.82hr - $45.40hr Shift: Night Shift (Currently Hiring) Schedule: 12‑hour rotating shifts (2‑2, 3‑2, 2‑3) Night Shift: 5:50 PM - 6:20 AM Facility operates 24/7. Must be available for overtime, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage as needed. Qualified applicants will contribute the following: Operate and maintain ammonia refrigeration systems, boilers, steam, and compressed air systems Perform routine preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs Conduct daily ammonia system inspections and rounds Support equipment modifications and technical troubleshooting Participate in Process Safety Management (PSM) and Root Cause Analysis activities Perform maintenance during both production and scheduled downtime Assist maintenance technicians and support training of new employees Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives Ability 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 required 1-2 years of electrical and/or mechanical maintenance experience or technical trade certification Basic computer proficiency Preferred experience with: Ammonia refrigeration systems, HVAC, compressed air, electrical distribution, and steam systems RETA CARO or CIRO certification required or obtainable within 12 months Ability to use APR respirators and SCBA Ability to perform duties as part of a HAZMAT team Experience Preferred experience with: Ammonia refrigeration systems, HVAC, compressed air, electrical distribution, and steam systems RETA CARO or CIRO certification required or obtainable within 12 months Ability to use APR respirators and SCBA Ability to perform duties as part of a HAZMAT team Physical requirements Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms Wear required PPE including arc flash suits, respirators, and protective clothing Work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, or wet environments Work around high‑speed industrial machinery and food allergens Ability to certify as a HAZMAT Technician and respond in Level A suit Willing to work around industrial high‑speed moving machinery Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment Benefits 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. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affiliationally employer will comply with all related legal obligations. #J-18808-Ljbffr