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Cooker Operator III -Fresh Mozzarella Make Department

CompanyLactalis American Group Inc
LocationNampa
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 5, 2026
About The Company
Lactalis USA is committed to enriching lives by producing nutritious and great-tasting dairy products. The company offers an unrivaled house of beloved dairy brands in the United States including Galbani® Italian cheeses, Président® specialty cheeses and gourmet butters, Kraft® brands in natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, ricotta and sour cream, Cracker Barrel® cheese, Black Diamond® cheddar cheese, Parmalat® milk, yogurt brands such as siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Green Mountain Creamery®, Mountain High®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Oui® and Karoun®, Gopi®, Arz® and other brands in the ethnic channel. In the United States, the company has approximately 5,000 employees, with 13 manufacturing facilities located in 9 states, and corporate offices in New York City, San Fernando, Calif., Chicago, Ill., Minneapolis, Minn., Buffalo, N.Y. and Bedford, N.H. Lactalis USA is part of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, a French family business founded in 1933 in Laval, France.
About the Role

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 Cooker Operator III based in Nampa, ID. The Cooker Operator III position is responsible for blending product back into the cheese making process while assuring product meets quality standards. Assure product meets quality standards, and assumes responsibility for the operational flow of the Cooker equipment.


From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:


· Meet efficiency budget levels with maintaining a high quality product.

· Must remove and unload racks of cheese and feed cheese onto conveyors or input lines.

· Stack empty racks for retrieval.

· Accurately complete associated CCP and line operation paperwork while maintaining efficiencies.

· Perform sanitation duties as assigned, and keep work area clean/organized.

· 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.

· Attend 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/General Education Degree preferred.


Experience

· Previous employment in a food industry/manufacturing setting is preferred.


Specialized Knowledge

· Previous Food Manufacturing experience preferred


Skills / Abilities

· Basic Math Skills required (must be able to calculate averages).

· Frequently required to lift or move 50 LB. and occasionally lift or move 100 LB.

· Must be able to stand for the entire shift with repetitive bending, twisting, gripping, lifting, and reaching.


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.

Key Skills
Basic MathHeavy LiftingQuality ControlSanitationCCP DocumentationISO22000 ComplianceISO9001 ComplianceHACCP ComplianceProcess ImprovementEquipment Operation
Categories
ManufacturingFood & BeverageAgricultureTrades
Benefits
InsuranceRetirement PlansPaid Time OffEducation ReimbursementTraining And Development
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Responsible for blending product into the cheese making process and managing the operational flow of cooker equipment. Ensures all products meet quality standards while maintaining efficiency and completing required CCP paperwork.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
1134
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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