Whey Packaging Technician Trainee

Lactalis USA; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 37,195 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance and retirement plans

Paid time off from day one

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Lactalis USA in Buffalo, NY seeks a Whey Bagger Trainee to operate filling and sealing equipment, ensuring smooth production flow. The role requires adherence to sanitation and safety practices and involves forklift operation and paperwork duties.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, equipment assembly, quality monitoring, and maintaining a clean workspace. Weekend work is required; high school diploma or GED is required, with preferred dairy experience.

Qualifications

• Previous food/dairy manufacturing experience preferred.
• Good analytical and mathematical skills.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and resolves operational/mechanical problems in a timely basis.
• Disassembles and assembles equipment for the bagging operation.
• Follows proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
• Operates lift truck.
• Completes paperwork, 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.
• Informs supervisor immediately of any problems regarding unmet specifications.
• Days off are Tuesday & Wednesday, weekend work is required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Driver's license

Food/dairy exp

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Lactalis USA in Buffalo, NY seeks a Whey Bagger Trainee to operate filling and sealing equipment, ensuring smooth production flow. The role requires adherence to sanitation and safety practices and involves forklift operation and paperwork duties.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, equipment assembly, quality monitoring, and maintaining a clean workspace. Weekend work is required; high school diploma or GED is required, with preferred dairy experience.