Operator I - String Production

Description

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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 hiring a Recook Operator I in Nampa, ID.  

Requirements

The Recook Operator supports cheese production by reworking product that was not packaged. This role transfers cheese from totes into a shredder, monitors the shredding process, and prepares product for further processing through the DMC (Dynamic Moisture Control) system. It is a hands-on role that supports product quality, consistency, and production flow.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Meet efficiency targets while maintaining high product quality.

• Operate shredder equipment to process cheese safely and efficiently.

• Monitor the shredding process to maintain proper speed, flow, and quality standards.

• Follow all SOPs for reworking/recooking cheese and ensure compliance with food-safety regulations.

• Report equipment malfunctions or process issues promptly to the appropriate personnel.

• Maintain accurate records of production activities, including quantities reworked/recooked and any quality concerns.

• Work collaboratively with team members to improve production efficiency and reduce downtime.

• Take immediate corrective action when product does not meet quality or specification requirements.

• Support continuous improvement efforts and contribute to operational performance goals.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

· High School Diploma or completion of GED preferred by not required.

Experience

· Previous experience in a food-industry or manufacturing environment preferred.

· Basic understanding of food-safety regulations and hygiene practices.

· Ability to lift up to 40 lbs on a regular basis.

· Ability to stand for the full shift with repetitive bending, twisting, gripping, lifting, and reaching.

Specialized Knowledge

· Basic understanding of food-safety and GMP practices (handwashing, hairnets, hygiene, contamination prevention).

· Ability to follow written procedures (SOPs) and production instructions.

· Familiarity with working around simple production equipment (shredders, conveyors, basic controls).

· Awareness of quality indicators for cheese (appearance, texture, moisture consistency).

· Basic knowledge of safe work practices, including proper lifting and general equipment-safety awareness.

Skills / Abilities

• Oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once with frequent interruptions.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Reliable and punctual attendance.

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

• Ability to follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, use appropriate PPE, and report unsafe conditions.

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.