Brine Operator I -Mozzarella Make Department at Lactalis American Group Inc

Nampa, Idaho, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Brine Operation, Equipment Operation, HMI Operation, Troubleshooting, Quality Control, Record Keeping, Process Improvement, HACCP Compliance, ISO22000 Compliance, ISO9001 Compliance, Basic Math, Reading Comprehension

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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, Président® 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 American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Brine Operator I based in Nampa, ID. The Operator I - Brine will operate the Brine equipment used to control the temperature, dimensions, and consistency of the cheese. This includes operation of conveyor speeds and chiller temperatures in addition to the salt content of the Brine tank. From your EXPERTISE to ours Key responsibilities for this position include: · Safe operation of the Brine dip, and ultrafiltration (UF) system. · Start up, shut down, clean in place, and troubleshoot equipment when appropriate. · Load blocks of cheese into large racks. · Perform core temperature sampling. · Operate HMI and maintain all records/documents per policy. · 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. · Attending department meetings and trainings as assigned by supervisor or manager. Requirements From your STORY to ours Qualified applicants will contribute the following: Education · High School Diploma or GED preferred. Experience · Previous experience working in manufacturing or food industry preferred. Skills / Abilities · Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions. · Must be able to identify variables within the manufacturing process and make any necessary adjustments. · Basic Math Skills required (must be able to calculate averages.) 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.

Responsibilities

The Brine Operator I will operate equipment controlling cheese temperature, dimensions, and consistency, including managing conveyor speeds, chiller temperatures, and brine salt content. Key duties involve safe operation of the Brine dip and ultrafiltration system, loading cheese racks, performing core temperature sampling, and maintaining operational records.