Packaging Associate

Lactalis USA; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off from day one

Education Reimbursement

Training and development opportunities

Total Rewards Program

Job summary

Lactalis American Group in Nampa, ID is hiring a Packaging Associate to help ensure finished products meet quality standards and that labeling is accurate. You will support packaging machinery, monitor quality, and uphold Lactalis standards throughout the process.

Ideal candidates bring a HS diploma or GED and experience with packaging or production, plus strong communication and the ability to work with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Experience in food safety and quality standards.
• Packaging or production experience preferred.
• Experience with cleaning, chemical handling, or customer service is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse teams.
• Commitment to workplace safety and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Meet efficiency and production targets while maintaining high product quality.
• Ensure cheese is properly sealed and placed in the correct containers.
• Prepare packaging materials, boxes, and labels for daily production.
• Load, operate, and monitor machines at designated speeds with minimal downtime.
• Accurately complete CCP documentation and line-operation paperwork.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Communicate with team members to support efficient workflow.
• Weigh cheese and verify product specifications.
• Maintain open communication with line workers and supervisors.
• Perform assigned sanitation duties.
• Report equipment issues, safety concerns, or process deviations to the supervisor.
• Attend required departmental meetings and training sessions.
• Ensure proper use, identification, mixing, and application of chemicals, including adherence to SDS.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

English language

Teamwork

Multitasking

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Packaging Associate based in Nampa, ID.

Requirements

The Packaging Associate is responsible for ensuring finished products meet quality standards and that product identification and labeling are accurate. This role supports the operational flow of packaging machinery, monitors product quality throughout the process, and ensures Lactalis standards are maintained at all times.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

• Meet efficiency and production targets while maintaining high product quality.
• Ensure cheese is properly sealed and placed in the correct containers.
• Prepare packaging materials, boxes, and labels for daily production.
• Load, operate, and monitor machines at designated speeds with minimal downtime.
• Accurately complete CCP documentation and line-operation paperwork.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Communicate with team members to support efficient workflow.
• Weigh cheese and verify product specifications.
• Maintain open communication with line workers and supervisors.
• Perform assigned sanitation duties.
• Report equipment issues, safety concerns, or process deviations to the supervisor.
• Attend required departmental meetings and training sessions.
• Ensure proper use, identification, mixing, and application of chemicals, including adherence to Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Education High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Experience Knowledge of food safety and quality standards.
• Experience Packaging or production experience preferred.
• Experience Experience with general cleaning, chemical handling, or customer service is a plus.
• Specialized Knowledge No specialized knowledge required.
• Skills / Abilities Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Skills / Abilities English language and customer service skills.
• Skills / Abilities Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Skills / Abilities Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Skills / Abilities Knowledge of cleaning methods and production sanitation.
• Skills / Abilities Ability to meet attendance expectations, including regular and punctual attendance.
• Skills / Abilities Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Skills / Abilities Commitment to workplace safety, including following safety rules, using proper equipment, and reporting unsafe conditions.

Professional Certifications

• None required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to stand for at least 12 hours per day.
• Willingness to work more than 40 hours per week as needed.
• Work location: 4912 Franklin Road, Nampa, ID 83687

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 Affidavits?