Cooker Operator-Fresh Mozzarella Make Department

Lactalis USA; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Job summary

Lactalis American Group is hiring a Cooker Operator III based in Nampa, Idaho. The role focuses on blending product back into the cheese making process while ensuring quality standards and maintaining the operational flow of Cooker equipment.

Ideal candidates will have a background in food manufacturing, strong math skills, ability to lift heavy loads, and the stamina to stand for long shifts. The company offers a comprehensive rewards program and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Meet efficiency budgets while maintaining high quality.
• Unload cheese racks and feed cheese onto conveyors/input lines.
• Stack empty racks for retrieval.
• Complete CCP and line operation paperwork accurately.
• Perform sanitation duties as assigned and keep area clean.
• Take corrective action for products not meeting specs.
• Contribute to process improvements and performance.
• Participate in internal/external audits for ISO/HACCP compliance.
• Attend department meetings and trainings.

Skills

Basic Math

Physical Stamina

Lifting 50–100 lb

Stand entire shift

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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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.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Cooker Operator III based in Nampa, ID. The Cooker Operator III position is responsible for blending product back into the cheese making process while assuring product meets quality standards. Assure product meets quality standards, and assumes responsibility for the operational flow of the Cooker equipment.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Meet efficiency budget levels with maintaining a high quality product.
• Must remove and unload racks of cheese and feed cheese onto conveyors or input lines.
• Stack empty racks for retrieval.
• Accurately complete associated CCP and line operation paperwork while maintaining efficiencies.
• Perform sanitation duties as assigned, and keep work area clean/organized.
• Take immediate corrective action for any product that does not meet quality or product specifications.
• Contribute to continual process improvement and increased performance.
• Participate in internal/external audits and maintain ISO22000/ISO9001/HACCP compliance.
• Attend department meetings and trainings as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

• High School Diploma/General Education Degree preferred.

Experience

• Previous employment in a food industry/manufacturing setting is preferred.

Specialized Knowledge

• Previous Food Manufacturing experience preferred

Skills / Abilities

• Basic Math Skills required (must be able to calculate averages).
• Frequently required to lift or move 50 LB. and occasionally lift or move 100 LB.
• Must be able to stand for the entire shift with repetitive bending, twisting, gripping, lifting, and reaching.

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.

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