Build-Ground Mechanic - 1st shift - Sunday - Thurs

Lactalis USA; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off from day one

Education reimbursement

Training and development opportunities

Retirement plans

Job summary

Lactalis USA, Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Building & Grounds Mechanic to support all aspects of building and grounds maintenance. The role covers tasks from painting and carpentry to flooring repairs and snow removal, operating under GMPs and plant safety programs.

We value meticulous, independent workers who can perform a range of trades. Join a leading dairy company offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a global food industry.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy in work required.
• Ability to plan work and work independently is very important.
• Some trade schooling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Painting of buildings and related equipment as needed.
• Abilities in carpentry.
• Abilities in masonry.
• Performs all small utility jobs as deemed necessary to support proper building maintenance.
• Remove snow in designated areas in winter months.
• Summer month’s grounds upkeep: trimming of shrubbery, mowing lawns, and policing of all foreign materials.
• Knowledge of some of the maintenance routines.
• Aware of GMPs and Plant Safety Programs.
• Ability to do floor repairs using modern epoxy technology.

Skills

Attention to detail

Plan work independently

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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, 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.

From Your PASSION To Ours

Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Building & Grounds Mechanic based in Buffalo, NY. (Works Sunday - Thursday with Friday and Saturday off)

Summary

All aspects of building and grounds maintenance, to include but not limited to: pipe insulation, plumbing, painting, industrial floor repairs, wall repairs, demolition and construction of structures (within reasonable limits), building wiring as applicable, grounds upkeep, roof repairs, and other related work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Painting of buildings and related equipment as needed.
• Abilities in carpentry.
• Abilities in masonry.
• Performs all small utility jobs as deemed necessary to support proper building maintenance.
• Remove snow in designated areas in winter months.
• Summer month’s grounds upkeep: trimming of shrubbery, mowing lawns, and policing of all foreign materials.
• Knowledge of some of the maintenance routines.
• Aware of and practice Plant’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Plant Safety Programs.
• Ability to do floor repairs using modern epoxy technology.
• Recommends and/or suggests any changes/additions to GMP’s and Plant Safety Programs.
• Upholds all rules pertaining to confidentiality of information regarding Lactalis products and recipes.
• Performs other work duties as requested by the Maintenance Manager.
• Attend departmental meetings and in-services as required.
• Performs all duties according to safety standards and as required to ensure the general safety of all other staff.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy in work required.
• Ability to plan work and work independently is very important.
• Some trade schooling preferred.

Education And/or Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Previous industrial building & grounds preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

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 Affidative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

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