Material Handler / Packager - Food Manufacturing at Lactalis US Yogurt, Inc.

Casa Grande, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Dec, 25

Salary

17.25

Posted On

30 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude, Attention To Detail, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Flexibility, Ability To Lift Heavy Objects

Industry

Dairy Product Manufacturing

Description

Description Looking for a job that can grow into a lifelong career? At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience, we’ll provide the tools and support you need to succeed. Lactalis is the world leader in dairy—a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Every day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day. In the US, we 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 sour cream and a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®. At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We’re building 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 make an impact. From your PASSION to ours Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Packager / Material Handler based in Casa Grande, Arizona. Our Packagers minimum hourly wage is $17.25 (or more depending on experience), 1st Shift Monday – Friday, 06:00 AM to 02:30 PM. Full-time. 401K match up to 7% annually. Referral bonus programs ($750-1500) Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision FSA & HSA programs Education Assistance Program Paid time off includes 7 core holidays, 2 floating holidays, 2 volunteer days, and prorated vacation time up to 15 days Premium pay (overtime) when working on Sundays and core holidays And much more From your EXPERTISE to ours Key responsibilities for this position include: Works on assigned line to assist with packaging of yogurt containers by way of machine and / or hand packing. Manually stack yogurt cases onto pallets according to specified patterns and weight limits to ensure stability during transport. Upholds quality, safety, and cleanliness standards within designated areas. Communicate with other team members to ensure efficient plant operators. Set-up oncoming shift for successful run. Expected to perform any duties necessary to support the team. Obtain information necessary to perform duties at pre-shift and post-shift meetings with off-going associates. Vigilantly monitor equipment operations for indications of impending problems and possible operational improvements. Packaging associates are responsible for satisfactorily operating the corrugator and palletizer machines. From your STORY to ours Qualified applicants will contribute the following: Education & Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Skills / Abilities / Knowledge Strong mechanical aptitude. Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs and safety protocols. Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Flexibility to work in a fast-paced production environment and adapt to changing priorities. Ability to lift and move heavy objects and stand for extended periods of time. The above job description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all the duties. 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 Packager / Material Handler assists with the packaging of yogurt containers and manually stacks yogurt cases onto pallets. They are responsible for upholding quality, safety, and cleanliness standards while communicating with team members for efficient operations.