Packager / Palletizer - Yogurt Manufacturing

Lactalis Heritage Dairy; Casa Grande, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Referral bonus programs

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

FSA & HSA programs

Education Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Lactalis USA is hiring a Packager / Palletizer in Casa Grande, AZ. The role focuses on inspecting, packaging, and palletizing finished yogurt products to meet quality and safety standards.

The position offers full‑time hours, 12‑hour shifts (06:00 PM–06:30 AM) in a 2–2–3 rotation, with a competitive starting hourly rate and benefits. Key tasks include line work, organizing products for palletization, and maintaining equipment and workplace safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, and 3–6 months of related experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to perform basic math and manufacturing documentation accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist with yogurt packaging on assigned line using machine or hand packing.
• Organize products from the production line for palletizing.
• Stack and palletize products to required height and stability.
• Manage recyclable pallets and basic system controls per safety standards.
• Uphold quality, safety, and cleanliness in work areas.
• Communicate with team members to maintain efficient operations.
• Prepare setups for the next shift and support the team as needed.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Writing

Mathematical skills

Manual dexterity

Team communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

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.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Packager / Palletizer based in Casa Grande, Arizona.

The Packager / Palletizer supports yogurt production by inspecting, packaging, and palletizing finished products according to quality, food safety, and production standards. This role also ensures products are properly prepared for storage and shipment while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

The Packager / Palletizer starts at $19.80 / hour, plus shift differentials. This is a full-time opportunity, 12-hour shifts (06:00 PM to 06:30 AM), on a 2 – 2 – 3 rotation.

• 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:

• Works on assigned line to assist with the packaging of yogurt containers by way of machine and/or hand packing.
• Receives and organize products from the production line into defined patterns or layers for palletizing.
• Stack products onto pallets accurately to the required height and stability.
• Handle pallets automatically, including empty pallet supply, load discharge, and basic system controls and safety standards.
• Upholds quality, safety, and cleanliness standards within designated areas.
• Communicate with other team members to ensure efficient plant operations.
• Set-up oncoming shift for successful run.
• Expected to perform any duties necessary to support the team.
• Obtain information necessary to perform duties at pre-shift meetings and at post-shift meetings with off-going associates.
• Vigilantly monitor equipment operation for indications of impending problems and possible operational improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or GED, and 3 to 6 months of related experience.

Skills / Abilities / Knowledge

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Must have the ability to write simple correspondence and complete manufacturing documentation completely. Ability to effectively present information to other employees.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Regularly required to stand, use hands and stretch and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and smell.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Must have full range of body motion.

The above job description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms

anddoes 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.