Filler Assistant - Yogurt Manaufacturing

Lactalis US Yogurt, Inc.; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Referral bonuses

Health insurance

FSA & HSA

Education assistance

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Training opportunities

Job summary

Lactalis US Yogurt, Inc. in Casa Grande, AZ, is hiring a Filler Assistant to support the yogurt filling and packaging operations. You will work closely with the lead operator to ensure product quality, equipment cleanliness, and compliance with food safety standards.

The role requires strong mechanical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow SOPs in a fast-paced production environment. Shift times are 2–2–3 with pay up to $23 per hour, plus benefits and overtime differential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification in machine operation or food processing is a plus.
• Previous experience in a dairy processing or food manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up yogurt filling machines including loading materials, adjusting settings, and preparing packaging components.
• Monitor machine performance during operation and report irregularities to the lead operator or supervisor.
• Assist with changeovers between products, flavors, or packaging formats.
• Perform visual checks of filled yogurt cups or pouches for weight, seal, appearance, and labeling.
• Remove and document defective products following procedures.
• Record production data and complete required forms, logs, and checklists accurately.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math basics

SOP compliance

Team communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Food processing training

Job description

Description

Looking for a job that can grow into a lifelong career?

At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience, we’ll provide the tools and support you need to succeed.

Lactalis is the world leader in dairy—a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Every day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day.

In the US, we 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 sour cream and a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We’re building 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 make an impact.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Filler Assistant based in Casa Grande, Arizona.

The Filler Assistant is responsible for supporting the efficient, safe, and accurate operator of yogurt filling and packaging machinery. This role works closely with the lead machine operator to ensure product quality, equipment cleanliness, and compliance with food safety and manufacturing standards.

Filler Assistant opportunities available: 06:00 PM to 06:30 AM on a 2 – 2 – 3 rotation. Up to $23 per hour, depending on knowledge skill, and experience. Shift differentials for 2nd shift (10%) and 3rd shift (15%).

• 401K match up to 7% annually.
• Referral bonus programs ($750-1500)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
• FSA & HSA programs
• Education Assistance Program
• Paid time off includes 7 core holidays, 2 floating holidays, 2 volunteer days, and prorated vacation time up to 15 days
• Premium pay (overtime) when working on Sundays and core holidays
• And much more

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Assist in setting up yogurt filling machines including loading materials, adjusting settings, and preparing packaging components.
• Monitor machine performance during operator and report any irregularities to the lead operator or supervisor.
• Help with changeovers between products, flavors, or packaging formats.
• Perform visual checks of filled yogurt cups or pouches to ensure accuracy in weight, seal integrity, appearance, and labeling.
• Remove and document defective products following company procedures.
• Assist in conducting basic in-line quality tests as required.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and GMP standards.
• Wear required PPE at all times.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas, helping with routine sanitation of machinery and production lines.
• Assist operator with minor equipment adjustments and routine preventative maintenance tasks.
• Record production data. Complete required forms, logs, and checklists accurately and on time.
• Communicate effectively with operators, quality assurance, and the entire production team.
• Support other production tasks when needed to maintain workflow efficiency.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification in machine operation or food processing is a plus.
• Previous experience in a dairy processing or food manufacturing environment preferred.

Skills / Abilities / Knowledge

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment problems.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate and percentage.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs and safety protocols.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced production environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Basic computer skills for record-keeping and equipment monitoring.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects and stand for extended periods.

The above job description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all the duties.

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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