Relief Dairy Vats Operator — String Cheese

Lactalis USA; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance cost support

Retirement contributions

Paid Time Off from day one

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Lactalis American Group in Nampa, Idaho, is hiring a Relief Production Operator IV - Vats (String) to support cheese-making operations in a fast-paced dairy facility.

You will start up and shut down lines, operate HTST pasteurizer, monitor lab parameters, and follow recipes while maintaining records. The role emphasizes attention to detail, GMPs, and safety, with opportunities for growth through our Total Rewards program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Six (6) months of experience in food manufacturing, dairy processing, or a similar production environment preferred.
• Experience operating production equipment such as vats, HTST, or other automated systems helpful but not required.
• Prior exposure to basic lab testing (pH, TA) or recipe-based production processes is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed procedures, record data accurately, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Properly prepare lines for the cheese-making process.
• Operate the milk pasteurizer (HTST), including proper startup (cut-in/cut-out) and shutdown.
• Monitor and record cheese-making parameters by sampling and performing laboratory analysis (pH, titratable acidity).
• Use PLC/HMI controls to properly operate and adjust equipment.
• Follow prescribed recipes for various cheese products.
• Maintain accurate cheese-making records, including deviations, observations, ingredient information, and lab results.
• Prepare equipment for cleaning and perform CIP functions.
• Perform sanitation duties as assigned and keep the work area clean and organized.
• Take immediate corrective action when product does not meet quality or specification requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

HMI/PLC operation

Recipe following

Mathematical skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

HTST pasteurizer

CIP equipment

HMI/PLC interfaces

Job description

Lactalis American Group in Nampa, Idaho, is hiring a Relief Production Operator IV - Vats (String) to support cheese-making operations in a fast-paced dairy facility.

You will start up and shut down lines, operate HTST pasteurizer, monitor lab parameters, and follow recipes while maintaining records. The role emphasizes attention to detail, GMPs, and safety, with opportunities for growth through our Total Rewards program.