Filler Machine Operator 3rd Shift ** $21/hr + 15% **

Lactalis US Yogurt, Inc.; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off from day one

Education Reimbursement

Training opportunities

Retirement plans

Job summary

Lactalis US Yogurt, Inc. in Brattleboro, VT is seeking a Filler Machine Operator to join our dairy manufacturing team. This role involves operating and cleaning filling/packaging equipment, ensuring quality, and maintaining a sanitary work area on a 12-hour rotating shift.

Qualified applicants should have a high school diploma, experience with filling machines, and strong mechanical aptitude. The position emphasizes safety, accurate record-keeping, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience operating filling machines preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• This position necessitates conformance to personal hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate filling/Packaging equipment, adhering to all quality assurance, productivity, OSHA, and safety standards.
• Assemble and disassemble equipment for proper cleaning/sanitizing and operating per manufacture instructions
• Monitor and control the flow of product through machine.
• Adhere to established testing procedures and provide required samples to the laboratory for appraisal prior to finished product being stored in the warehouse.
• Maintain food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
• Required to wear food safety/sanitation clothing.
• This position necessitates conformance to personal hygiene regulations.
• Report food safety problems to personal with authority to initiate action.
• Ensure all programs are being upheld and documentation is current.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reading manuals

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Filling machines

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 US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Filler Machine Operator based in Brattleboro VT.

12hr Rotating Shifts6p-6a (2 on, 2 off and every other weekend)

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Operate filling/Packaging equipment, adhering to all quality assurance, productivity, OSHA, and safety standards.
• Assemble and disassemble equipment for proper cleaning/sanitizing and operating per manufacture instructions
• Monitor and control the flow of product through machine.
• Adhere to established testing procedures and provide required samples to the laboratory for appraisal prior to finished product being stored in the warehouse.
• Maintain food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
• Required to wear food safety/sanitation clothing.
• This position necessitates conformance to personal hygiene regulations.
• Report food safety problems to personal with authority to initiate action.
• Ensure all programs are being upheld and documentation is current.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience operating filling machines preferred
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and meet production deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• This position necessitates conformance to personal hygiene regulations.

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Requirements

• 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 Affluent??.