Dairy Processing Operator 6p-6a $21/hr + shift differential

Lactalis USA; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off from day one

Education Reimbursement

Retirement plans

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Lactalis USA in Brattleboro, VT is seeking a Dairy (Yogurt) Processor responsible for processing yogurt bases, performing CIP and cleaning, receiving and testing raw milk, and entering data into SAP. This full-time role supports production quality and safety in a fast-paced dairy environment.

Shifts are 12 hours, 6 pm to 6 am, with Week One 3 days on 4 off and Week Two 4 on, 3 off. The position emphasizes adherence to SOPs, GMPs, safety standards, and teamwork to maintain high product quality.

Qualifications

• HTST training or willingness to attend training.
• Understanding of food safety and HACCP.
• Flexible mindset and ability to adapt to production needs.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Operate processing equipment while following QA, productivity, OSHA and safety standards.
• Assemble/disassemble equipment for cleaning and sanitizing per manufacturer's instructions.
• Monitor temperatures, pressures and flow throughout the processing cycle.
• Follow testing procedures and provide samples to the lab before packaging.
• Monitor product flow from processing to packaging.

Skills

HTST training

Food safety HACCP

Independent decision making

Flexible mindset

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, 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 USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Dairy (Yogurt) Processor based in Brattleboro.

In this position, the employee is responsible for processing yogurt bases. Perform CIPs and periodic equipment cleaning to ensure the highest quality standards. Receive, test, and separate raw milk, then enter test results and milk load data into SAP. Perform all raw CIPs and cleaning tasks as needed to support departmental requirements while maintaining quality standards. Additionally, perform all pasteurizer operator functions and the other duties listed below.

Full‑time opportunity.

Schedule:

12-hourshifts: 6 pm-6 am

Week One: 3 Days on 4 days off

Week Two: 4 Days on, 3 days off

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Must be able to operate processing equipment, adhering to all quality assurance, productivity, OSHA, and safety standards.
• Must be able to assemble and disassemble equipment for proper cleaning / sanitizing and operating per manufacturer's instructions.
• Must monitor and control all temperatures, pressures, and flow of product throughout the processing cycle in accordance with established quality assurance standards.
• Must adhere to established testing procedures and provide required samples to laboratory for appraisal prior to all finished products being packaged.
• Must monitor and control the flow of product from processing to packaging

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment.
• *Operate lab equipment in support of milk testing.
• *Update milk compositions
• *Ability to operate equipment using Human Interface System (HMI)
• *Input batch results and inventory control using SAP
• *Complete chart verification to state standards
• *Perform cleaning (MSS) and periodic maintenance as scheduled
• *Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP) and good manufacturing practices (GMP)
• *Follow all lock out/tag‑out procedures.
• *Practice good housekeeping
• *Ability to plan and schedule batches with limited supervision
• *Full understanding of clean‑in‑place system and process
• *Physical ability to perform on equipment maintenance as necessary

Skills / Abilities / Specialized Knowledge

• * HTST trained or willing to attend training
• * Understanding of food safety and HACCP
• * Flexible mindset
• * Ability to work independently and make decisions

Requirements

• At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options.
• We support insurance costs significantly.
• We contribute generously to retirement plans.
• We offer Paid Time Off from day one.
• We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement.

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 Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.