Incubator/Palletizer Technician I - Day Shift

Lactalis American Group; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading dairy company is seeking an entry-level position for monitoring yogurt fermentation and managing pallet flow. Join a workplace valuing growth, where you can leverage your skills in a supportive environment. Opportunities for training and education reimbursement will enhance your career in a thriving sector.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Paid Time Off from day one

Training and development opportunities

Education Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain electric pallet jack and forklift certification.
• Must be familiar with and follow all lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Computer knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor temperature and pH of product ensuring product is pulled at the desired pH levels.
• Coordinate & communicate pallet flow with Production Supervisor and Incubator team.
• Maintain legible & accurate records of all data recorded.

Skills

Strong basic math skills

English proficiency

Logical thinking

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to operate a pH meter

Ability to operate forklift

Ability to follow procedures in detail

Ability to safely lift 30 lbs

Education

High school diploma

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Description

Looking for a job that can turn into a lifelong career? At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees opportunities to grow. Whether you’re starting fresh or bringing years of experience, we’ll provide the tools and support you need to succeed!

Description

Looking for a job that can turn into a lifelong career? At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees opportunities to grow. Whether you’re starting fresh or bringing years of experience, we’ll provide the tools and support you need to succeed!

Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to nurturing the future by providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. We produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day. We offer an enviable range of dairy brands including Galbani, Président, Kraft Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Parmalat, Siggi’s, and Stonyfield Organic in addition to several brands imported from our affiliates in Europe.

We live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity—and 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, don’t let that stop you from applying! We’re eager to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how you can bring your EXPERTISE to help us make an impact.

From your PASSION to ours

The basic functions of this position are to move pallets from the palletizers to the appropriate positions in the incubator and to monitor the fermentation process of yogurt determining the correct time to move pallets from the incubator to the cooling tunnels, recording specific data throughout the process according to SOP’s. In this position the operator will be called on at any time to perform either the Incubator tech or the palletizer operator position or both depending on workload.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key Responsibilities For This Position Include

• Monitor temperature and pH of product ensuring product is pulled at the desired pH levels as set by the QC Department in accordance with prescribed protocol.
• Monitor quality and notify QC Supervisor or Lead QC Technician of recommendation for product to be put on hold.
• Coordinate & communicate pallet flow with Production Supervisor and Incubator team to best utilize incubator floor space
• Enter all pallet data into data base on computer (line, time, pH, temperature)
• Properly generate Tekdan labels for all pallets declared in the incubator
• Using Tekdan and SAP maintain pallet inventory and status by the proper sampling, scrapping and blocking of product
• Maintain legible & accurate records of all data recorded
• Operate palletizers in order to ensure maximum efficiency of the production lines and product quality
• Maintain palletizers pallet inventories by replenishing empty pallets from shipping trailers to palletizers as needed
• Efficiently unload palletizers to the incubator storage location
• Communicate with line operators and maintenance discrepancies of product quality
• Must be familiar with and follow all lock-out/tag-out procedures
• Must maintain housekeeping keeping work areas at a high sanitary condition at all times
• Must follow all SOP and all GMP guidelines at all times
• Must follow stringent safety guidelines at all times and enforce these guidelines with coworkers
• Write work orders for items in area of responsibility, which are in need of repair. Also follow up to see that they are repaired.
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

From your STORY to ours

Qualified Applicants Will Contribute The Following

• High school diploma is required.
• Strong basic math skills is required.
• English proficiency required.
• Ability to operate a pH meter.
• Ability to operate forklift.
• Ability to operate control panels.
• Ability to obtain electric pallet jack and forklift certification.
• Computer knowledge is required.
• Logical thinking is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow procedures in detail.
• Ability to safely lift 30 lbs.
• Ability to work in temperatures of 110-120 degrees for up to 12 hours.
• Ability to climb vertical 8-1- foot ladder to top of palletizer; requires high level of coordination to work on platforms and walkways given overhead clearance and elevation.
  
  

Schedule

We run 12 hour shifts - Week 1: 48 Hours, Week 2: 36 hours

6:30am-6:30pm

• Week 1: Sat - On, Sun - On, Mon - Off, Tues - Off, Wed - On Thurs - On, Fri - Off
• Week 2: Sat - Off, Sun - Off, Mon - On, Tues - On, Wed - Off, Thurs - Off, Fri - On
  
  

17% Shift Differential

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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