Dairy Processing Operator - Growth & 12h Shifts

Lactalis USA; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Referral bonus

Medical, dental, and vision

FSA & HSA

Education assistance

Paid time off

Premium pay on Sundays/holidays

Job summary

Lactalis USA is hiring a Dairy Processing Operator based in Casa Grande, Arizona. This full-time position operates on a 12-hour shift (06:00 AM – 06:30 AM) on a 2-2-3 rotation, supporting pasteurization, separation, and blending processes to produce high-quality yogurt products in compliance with GMP and HACCP standards.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and continuous improvement, with benefits including 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision, education assistance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to understand and follow written procedures and work instructions.
• Basic math, computer, and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety and sanitation practices.
• Experience in dairy manufacturing or food processing operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor dairy processing systems including pasteurizers, separators, homogenizers, blending equipment and storage tanks.
• Follow production schedules, formulas and SOPs to ensure accurate, efficient manufacturing.
• Monitor critical process parameters such as temperature, pressure and flow rates.
• Complete production records, quality checks and required documentation accurately and timely.
• Perform product sampling and support quality assurance activities.
• Execute cleaning and sanitation procedures including CIP systems.

Skills

Dairy processing

Quality assurance

Mechanical aptitude

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Automated production systems

CIP systems

Job description

Lactalis USA is hiring a Dairy Processing Operator based in Casa Grande, Arizona. This full-time position operates on a 12-hour shift (06:00 AM – 06:30 AM) on a 2-2-3 rotation, supporting pasteurization, separation, and blending processes to produce high-quality yogurt products in compliance with GMP and HACCP standards.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and continuous improvement, with benefits including 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision, education assistance, and paid time off.