Packaging Associate (Heavy Lifting)-Mozzarella Pack

Lactalis USA; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Insurance coverage

Retirement plan contributions

Paid Time Off from day one

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Lactalis USA is looking for a General Labor II, Packaging Associate in Nampa, Idaho. This full-time role entails meeting efficiency budgets, ensuring proper sealing of cheese, and maintaining a clean workspace.

The ideal candidate will have packaging experience and strong communication skills. Lactalis offers comprehensive benefits including training, development opportunities, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with interruptions.
• Able to lift 20 lbs. or more.

Responsibilities

• Meet efficiency budget levels while producing high quality products.
• Ensure cheese is properly sealed before packaging.
• Maintain organized work area and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of cleaning methods

Ability to adhere to attendance requirements

Ability to interact effectively with diverse people

Knowledge of safety practices

Ability to lift 20 lbs. or more

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

General Labor II, Packaging Associate

Job Type: Full-time

Shifts available: 2:15 pm - 10:45 pm

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 butter s, 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.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Meet efficiency budget levels while producing high quality products.
• Ensure the cheese is properly sealed before placing it in correct containers.
• Prepares correct packages and boxes for the day’s cheese being packaged.
• Loads and operates machines at a set speed and with minimal stops during process.
• Accurately complete associated CCP and line operation paperwork while maintaining efficiencies.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.
• Interact with associates to maintain efficient process flow.
• Weigh cheese.
• Maintain open line of communication with all line workers and supervisor.
• Perform sanitation duties as assigned.
• Report problems and/or concerns to the on‑duty supervisor.
• Attend departmental meetings and training as assigned by the supervisor and/or manager.
• Ensure proper use, identification, mixture, and application of chemicals, including the requirements and use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Perform other work duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or completion of GED preferred by not required.

Experience

• Packaging experience
• Experience in general cleaning, chemical handling preferred

Skills / Abilities

• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work independently and be part of a team.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and cleaning productions.
• Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual attendance.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe work.
• Able to lift 20 lbs. or more

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