Whey Bagger Trainee - 2nd shift

Lactalis USA; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Lactalis USA in Buffalo, NY is seeking a whey bagger trainee to join our dairy production team. You will operate filling and sealing equipment to maintain a smooth flow of product and support a clean, safe work environment.

The role requires basic math and analytical skills; a high school diploma or GED is required, and a valid driver's license is essential. Weekend work and rotating days off Wednesday and Thursday are part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Previous food/dairy manufacturing experience preferred.
• Applicants must have good analytical and mathematical skills.
• Valid Driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Operates filling equipment and sealing equipment to ensure a smooth, continuous flow of product.
• Troubleshoots and resolves operational/mechanical problems in a timely basis.
• Disassembles and assembles equipment associated with the bagging operation.
• Follows proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
• Operates lift truck.
• Completes paperwork in an accurate and timely manner, including bag powder log and pallet markers.
• Continuously monitors for abnormalities or inconsistencies in the texture, color, odor of the product.
• Monitors for proper code and legibility of whey bags, abnormalities or inconsistencies in print quality or structure of the bags or totes.
• Ensures bags and totes are sealed to specifications.
• Ensures pallet labeling information is correct.
• Always maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Inform supervisor immediately of any problems regarding unmet specifications.
• Days off are Wednesday/Thursday. Weekend work is required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical ability

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job 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—or 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:

Whey bagger trainee based in Buffalo, New York.

Summary

Operates filling equipment and sealing equipment to ensure a smooth, continuous flow of product.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and resolves operational/mechanical problems in a timely basis.
• Disassembles and assembles equipment associated with the bagging operation.
• Follows proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
• Operates lift truck.
• Completes paperwork in an accurate and timely manner, including bag powder log and pallet markers.
• Continuously monitors for abnormalities or inconsistencies in the texture, color, odor of the product.
• Monitors for proper code and legibility of whey bags, abnormalities or inconsistencies in print quality or structure of the bags or totes.
• Ensures bags and totes are sealed to specifications.
• Ensures pallet labeling information is correct.
• Always maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Inform supervisor immediately of any problems regarding unmet specifications.
• Days off are Wednesday/Thursday. Weekend work is required.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Previous food/dairy manufacturing experience preferred.
• Applicants must have good analytical and mathematical skills.
• Valid Driver's license is required.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma/GED required.

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 affirmative action employer will comply with all related legal obligations.