Incubator/Palletizer Technician I at Lactalis US Yogurt, Inc.

Londonderry, New Hampshire, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift Operation, pH Meter Operation, SAP, Tekdan, Inventory Management, Lock-out/Tag-out, GMP Guidelines, Basic Math, Computer Literacy, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Data Recording

Industry

Dairy Product 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 LUSY, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Incubator Palletizer Technician based in Londonderry, NH. As an Incubator Palletizer Technician, the role will carry out responsibilities such as but not limited to move pallets from the palletizers to the appropriate positions in the incubator and to monitor the fermentation process of yogurt determining the correct time to move pallets from the incubator to the cooling tunnels, recording specific data throughout the process according to SOP’s. In this position the operator will be called on at any time to perform either the Incubator tech or the palletizer operator position or both depending on workload. Additionally, the Incubator Palletizer Technician will collaborate with quality, production, warehouse, maintenance, and material handling to align duties with the company's goals and values. From your EXPERTISE to ours Key responsibilities for this position include: · Monitor temperature and pH of product ensuring product is pulled at the desired pH levels as set by the QC Department in accordance with prescribed protocol. · Monitor quality and notify QC Supervisor or Lead QC Technician of recommendation for product to be put on hold. · Coordinate & communicate pallet flow with Production Supervisor and Incubator team to best utilize incubator floor space · Enter all pallet data into data base on computer (line, time, pH, temperature) · Properly generate Tekdan labels for all pallets declared in the incubator · Using Tekdan and SAP maintain pallet inventory and status by the proper sampling, scrapping and blocking of product · Maintain legible & accurate records of all data recorded · Operate palletizers in order to ensure maximum efficiency of the production lines and product quality · Maintain palletizers pallet inventories by replenishing empty pallets from shipping trailers to palletizers as needed · Efficiently unload palletizers to the incubator storage location · Communicate with line operators and maintenance discrepancies of product quality · Must be familiar with and follow all lock-out/tag-out procedures · Must maintain housekeeping keeping work areas at a high sanitary condition at all times · Must follow all SOP and all GMP guidelines at all times · Must follow stringent safety guidelines at all times and enforce these guidelines with coworkers · Write work orders for items in area of responsibility, which are in need of repair. Also follow up to see that they are repaired. · Perform other duties as assigned From your STORY to ours Qualified applicants will contribute the following: Education High school's diploma is required. Certifications and specific knowledge Strong basic math skills is required. English proficiency required. Ability to operate a pH meter. Ability to operate forklift. Ability to operate control panels. Ability to obtain electric pallet jack and forklift certification. Computer knowledge is required. Logical thinking is required. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to follow procedures in detail. Ability to safely lift 30 lbs. Ability to work in temperatures of 110-120 degrees for up to 12 hours. Ability to climb vertical 8-1- foot ladder to top of palletizer; requires high level of coordination to work on platforms and walkways given overhead clearance and elevation. SCHEDULE: We run 12 hour shifts - Week 1: 48 Hours, Week 2: 36 hours 6:30pm - 6:30am 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 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 Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

Responsibilities

The technician monitors the fermentation process of yogurt by tracking temperature and pH levels to determine when to move pallets to cooling tunnels. They are also responsible for operating palletizers and maintaining accurate inventory records using SAP and Tekdan.