Sanitation Operator - String Pack

Lactalis USA; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off from day one

Education Reimbursement

Retirement plans

Total Rewards Program

Job summary

Lactalis American Group in Nampa, ID, is hiring a Sanitation Operator I to clean and sanitize production equipment and maintain food safety standards. You will operate sanitation processes, handle chemicals safely, and support audit readiness in a fast-paced dairy production environment.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to stand all shift, and willingness to collaborate with a production team to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lb.
• Stand for entire shift with bending/reaching.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble production equipment per food safety standards.
• Safely handle sanitation chemicals and verify cleaning effectiveness.
• Shred cheese using shredder machinery and monitor performance.
• Follow SOPs for reworking/recorking cheese and ensure compliance.
• Maintain records of production activities and quality issues.
• Collaborate with team to optimize production efficiency.
• Participate in internal/external audits and ISO/HACCP compliance.

Skills

Shredder operation

SOP compliance

Food safety knowledge

Quality control

Documentation

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Process improvement

Audits (ISO/HACCP)

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

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 Sanitation Operator I based in Nampa, ID.

Requirements

The Sanitation Operator I works independently to disassemble, clean, and reassemble production equipment to meet strict food safety standards. This role is responsible for safely handling sanitation chemicals, verifying cleaning effectiveness, and ensuring all assigned areas are fully sanitized to prevent contamination and support safe food production.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

• Meet efficiency budget levels with maintaining a high-quality product.
• Operate shredder machinery to shred cheese efficiently and effectively.
• Monitor the shredding process to maintain optimal speed and quality standards.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for reworking/recorking cheese, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
• Communicate any equipment malfunctions or issues to the appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate records of production activities, including quantities reworked/recorked and any quality issues encountered
• Collaborate with team members to optimize production efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Take immediate corrective action for any product that does not meet quality or product specifications.
• Contribute to continual process improvement and increased performance.
• Participate in internal/external audits and maintain ISO22000/ISO9001/HACCP compliance.

From your STORY to ours

Education

• High School Diploma/General Education Degree preferred.

Experience

• Previous employment in a food industry/manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Basic understanding of food safety regulations and hygiene practices.
• Frequently required to lift up to 40 LB.
• Must be able to stand for the entire shift with repetitive bending, twisting, gripping, lifting, and reaching.

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.