Packager - 1st Shift (Temporary) - $18.50/hour at Lactalis US Yogurt, Inc.

Brattleboro, Vermont, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

18.5

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Packaging, Quality Control, Teamwork, Multitasking, Food Safety, Sanitation, Communication, Equipment Operation, Pallet Jack Operation

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 Lactalus USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Packager based in Brattleboro, VT. We're looking for a reliable and meticulous Packager to join our team. In this role, you'll ensure the quality and accuracy of our food products by moving them from the filler line to the prep area for distribution. You'll work as part of a collaborative team, and your ability to multitask and prepare shipments properly will be key to your success. Your responsibilities will include: Picking, sorting, and placing materials Preparing shipments Moving products using manual or motorized equipment This role is temporary - all employees within this role have the opportunity to apply for a Permanent Position after 120 days. Shift Information 1st Shift 6 am – 2:30 pm Mon - Fri One rotating Saturday per month Hourly Wage: $18.50 From your EXPERTISE to ours Key responsibilities for this position include: Work on the assigned line to assist with the packaging of yogurt containers by way of machine and/or hand packing. Uphold quality, safety, and cleanliness standards within designated areas. Communicate with other team members to ensure efficient plant operations. Set up the oncoming shift for a successful run. Perform any duties necessary to support the team. Obtain information necessary to perform duties at pre-shift tailgate meetings and by meeting with outgoing employees. Vigilantly monitor equipment operation for indications of impending problems and possible operational improvements. Trained to operate a pallet jack. "We will train you if you don't have experience operating pallet jacks". From your STORY to ours Qualified applicants will contribute the following: Maintain food safety and quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner. Required to wear food safety/sanitation clothing. This position necessitates conformance to personal hygiene regulations. Report food safety problems to personnel with the authority to initiate action. Ensure all programs are being upheld and documentation is current. 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 will assist with the packaging of yogurt containers and ensure quality, safety, and cleanliness standards are upheld. Responsibilities include preparing shipments and communicating with team members for efficient operations.