Temporary Machine Loader

Lactalis USA; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off from day one

Education Reimbursement

Total Rewards Program

Job summary

Lactalis USA in Londonderry, NH is hiring a Temporary Machine Loader to support box forming, packaging material replenishment, and line operations. You will work with production teams to ensure quality materials are used and packaging is ready for filling.

The role emphasizes food safety, teamwork, and responsiveness to production needs, with opportunities to grow within a leading dairy company and participate in our Total Rewards program.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Solid written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a noisy area.
• Computer literacy required.
• English proficiency (reading, writing skills).
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
• Ability to operate in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain box forming areas and inspect materials for quality.
• Assist production line fillers with packaging materials replenishment.
• Collaborate with Machine Operator and Material Handling to align duties with goals.
• Ensure food safety and quality per plant procedures.
• Manage line changeovers planning with line operators.
• Fill out materials rejection forms for poor quality items.
• Support line breaks and vacations as needed.
• Maintain stock of cups, lids, and wraps for lines 41 and 61.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Prioritization

Adaptability

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 US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Temporary Machine Loader based in Londonderry, NH.

As a Machine Loader, the role will carry out responsibilities such as but not limited to maintaining the box forming areas and inspecting materials used in the machines to ensure that only quality materials are used. The Machine Loader will also be tasked with assisting with production line fillers with replenishment of packaging materials such as cups and lids. Additionally, the Machine Loader will collaborate with Machine Operator and Material Handling to align duties with the company's goals and values.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Responsible for all aspects of food safety and quality, as applicable and defined in plant and department procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining the production filler with the appropriate level of cardboard.
• Responsible for loading cups and lids on production filler lines 41 and line 61.
• Inspect cardboard for imperfections to include misshapen or torn material to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Communicate with Material Handling when materials are needed.
• Ensure that glue pots are maintained so as not to run out during production; communicate with Material Handling when glue is needed.
• Follow Work Instructions and GMP procedures at all times.
• Maintain a sanitary and organized area to include entire box forming area at all lines.
• Communicate with line operators to plan appropriate timing of changeovers in advance.
• Retract poor quality materials by filling out "materials reject form" and notify supervision.
• Support line operators and maintain production line with cups and lids during filling operation.
• Maintain appropriate level of cases of cups and lids to be ready for line operation.
• Maintain over wrapper with appropriate stock of wraps.
• Actively looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Support line breaks and/or vacations as needed.
• Prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Solid written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a noisy area.
• Computer literacy required.
• English proficiency (reading, writing skills)
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
• Ability to operate in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.

Schedule

We run 12‑hour shifts.

Week 1: 48 Hours, Week 2: 36 hours

6:30 am – 6:30 pm

• Week 1: Sat – Work, Sun – Work, Mon – Off, Tues – Off, Wed – Work, Thurs – Work, Fri – Off
• Week 2: Sat – Off, Sun – Off, Mon – Work, Tues – Work, Wed – Off, Thurs – Off, Fri – Work

OR

M‑F 6 a – 2:30 p

M‑F 2:30 p – 11 p

M‑F 11 p – 7:30 a

Work Conditions

• Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project needs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment that promotes the health and well‑being of all employees and that will further contribute to the Company's overall performance and success.

Physical Demands

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this job.

Plant/DC Non-Office: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, lift, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate machinery and move product. This would require the ability to move around within a production environment and stand and walk for prolonged periods. Regularly communicates with others verbally to convey information and must be able to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery, manipulate multiple controls and machinery; to work in adverse temperature conditions, to wear and work in personnel protective equipment. Specific physical demands associated with lifting limits, etc. will be found in the FSSC22000.

Work Environment

The Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the Essential Functions and Responsibilities of this job.

Plant/DC Non-Office: This job operates in a manufacturing environment with moderate to excessive noise and distractions. This role occasionally uses standard office equipment, such as computers or phones and requires interaction with others on a regular basis. When moving about the production area may encounter areas that are cold, wet, slippery, obstructed, and loud and will be required to wear safety attire or protective gear.

Requirements

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 Affiantive Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

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