Operator-Yoplait X-3rd Shift

Lactalis USA; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis USA is seeking candidates for a 3rd shift position in Murfreesboro, TN. You will support production packaging and processing, sanitation, and startup/changeover of equipment in a 24-hour operation.

A high school diploma or GED and 2 years of manufacturing experience are required, along with forklift certification. The role offers starting pay of $23.23 per hour plus a $0.50 shift differential, with pay raises every 6 months based on performance, and overtime opportunities on any shift,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
• All employees must go through a forklift certification course and are required to drive a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Support production packaging and processing operations, sanitation and startup/changeover/shutdown of operating equipment.
• Ensure safe operation of machinery and adherence to GMP standards.
• Collaborate with team to maintain 24/7 plant operations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

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.

Requirements

• Internal candidates must have been in their current role for at least 6 months and have no active CA's within the past 12 months.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

What your day will look like:

As a part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for supporting production packaging and processing operations, sanitation and participation in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment.

From your STORY to ours:

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Hours: 3rd Shift - 11:00 pm to 7:10 am
• Starting salary at $23.23 plus $.50 shift differential. Pay increases occur every 6 months based on employee meeting performance expectations.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Education:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED

Experience

• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment is required
• All employees must go through a forklift certification course and are required to drive a forklift

Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net and gloves when required
• Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
• Willing to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery
• Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment

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 Aff