Whey Packaging Trainee — Hands-on Dairy Production

New York Ag Connection; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 35,817 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Reimbursement

Paid Time Off from day one

Job summary

Lactalis USA in Buffalo, NY is hiring a Whey Bagger Trainee to join our dairy operations. You will operate filling and sealing equipment and support the bagging process to ensure product quality and efficiency.

Weekends are required; days off are Tuesday and Wednesday. A high school diploma and a valid Driver’s license are required; prior dairy experience is a plus. Lactalis provides training and growth opportunities through our Total Rewards program.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operates filling and sealing equipment.
• Troubleshoots and resolves operational/mechanical problems.
• 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.
• Monitors for product quality, print quality, and bag integrity.
• Ensures bags/totes are sealed to specifications and pallet labeling is correct.
• Maintains a clean, organized work area.
• Inform supervisor of any unmet specifications.
• Weekend work is required.
• Days off are Tuesday & Wednesday.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Lactalis USA in Buffalo, NY is hiring a Whey Bagger Trainee to join our dairy operations. You will operate filling and sealing equipment and support the bagging process to ensure product quality and efficiency.

Weekends are required; days off are Tuesday and Wednesday. A high school diploma and a valid Driver’s license are required; prior dairy experience is a plus. Lactalis provides training and growth opportunities through our Total Rewards program.