Senior Cooker Operator — Cheese Production

Lactalis American Group Inc; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis American Group in Nampa, Idaho, is hiring a Cooker Operator III to blend product back into the cheese making process while ensuring quality standards are met. This role oversees the operational flow of the Cooker equipment and supports GMP and safety practices.

The position requires lifting and standing for long periods, with opportunities for growth in a world-leading dairy company offering comprehensive benefits and training.

Qualifications

• Basic Math Skills required (must be able to calculate averages).
• Frequently required to lift or move 50 LB. and occasionally lift or move 100 LB.
• Must be able to stand for the entire shift with repetitive bending, twisting, gripping, lifting, and reaching.

Responsibilities

• Meet efficiency budget levels with maintaining a high quality product.
• Must remove and unload racks of cheese and feed cheese onto conveyors or input lines.
• Stack empty racks for retrieval.
• Accurately complete associated CCP and line operation paperwork while maintaining efficiencies.
• Perform sanitation duties as assigned, and keep work area clean/organized.
• 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.
• Attend department meetings and trainings as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Skills

Basic Math Skills

Stand for long shifts

Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Job description

Lactalis American Group in Nampa, Idaho, is hiring a Cooker Operator III to blend product back into the cheese making process while ensuring quality standards are met. This role oversees the operational flow of the Cooker equipment and supports GMP and safety practices.

The position requires lifting and standing for long periods, with opportunities for growth in a world-leading dairy company offering comprehensive benefits and training.