1st shift - $22.05 - Packaging Machine Operator Trainee

Lactalis American Group; Belmont (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Packaging Machine Operator in Belmont, Wisconsin, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient packing of high-quality cheese products. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development. As part of a dedicated team, you will contribute to maintaining high production efficiency while adhering to safety and Good Manufacturing Practices. With competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this is an exciting opportunity for those looking to make an impact in the dairy industry. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply and share your passion and expertise!

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

Weekend Premium

Health Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
• Previous advanced machine operator experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently pack cheese on a high-speed packaging line.
• Monitor quality packaging and maintain clean work area.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Manual Dexterity

Mechanical Aptitude

Ability to Work in Manufacturing Environment

Basic Mathematical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Lactalis American Group is currently seeking candidates to join our Packaging 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

Packaging team members are responsible for the efficient packing of cheese on a high-speed advanced packaging line following all safety and Good Manufacturing Practice policy. Candidates must be available to work over 40 hours per week (weekends are required).

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

1. Meet production efficiency levels while maintaining a high quality product.
2. Remove and unload packaged cheese and feed cheese onto conveyors and/or place cheese into master cartons and/or onto pallets.
3. Monitor quality cheese packaging and labeling and print quality and accuracy of printed coding.
4. Accurately complete associated line operation paperwork while maintaining efficiencies.
5. Maintain clean and organized work area.
6. Interact with team to maintain an open line of communication enabling efficient process flow.
7. Report problems and/or concerns to the on-duty supervisor.
8. Attend departmental meetings and training as assigned by the supervisor and/or manager.
9. Follow safety rules and apply the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Standard.

Candidate must have the following attributes/skills; strong attention to detail and accuracy, personal qualities of tact and dependability, possess good manual dexterity, vision abilities (close, distance color and ability to focus), 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).

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education:

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

Experience:

• Previous advanced machine operator experience preferred.
• Previous employment in a food industry setting is preferred.
• Stable and dependable work history is required.

Specialized Knowledge:

• Basic mathematical skills are required (must be able to calculate averages).
• Strong mechanical aptitude is required.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work in a food industry or manufacturing environment.
• 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, 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. Possess values of ambition and engagement, with simplicity.

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: $22.05/hr Packaging Machine Operators have the potential to earn up to $28.95/hr after mastering multiple packaging lines. Weekend premium 20% more. Lactalis offers very competitive pay, benefits and paid time off. Hours: 5:00 am to 2:30 PM.