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Recook Operator I

CompanyLactalis American Group Inc
LocationNampa
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 29, 2026
About The Company
As part of Lactalis Group – our actions are guided by our Purpose, Nurturing the Future. This means fostering a responsible future guided by our Values and experience, and driven by our collective passion for dairy. From the refrigerator at home to the shelves of your favorite store and the kitchens of local restaurants, our foods are a part of everyday moments. Lactalis USA is made up of global, regional and local dairy brands, offering cheeses, yogurts, butters, dairy ingredients, whey protein powders and whipped cream. Across our brands, dairy takes many forms, including Galbani® Italian cheeses, Président® specialty cheeses and gourmet butters, Kraft® Natural Cheese 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 Yoplait®, siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Green Mountain Creamery®, Mountain High®, Go-GURT®, :ratio®, Oui® and Karoun®, Gopi®, Arz® and others. We also operate an import‑export business that links the Lactalis Group’s global dairy capabilities with U.S. markets. Alongside this, our foodservice business provides dairy products and expertise for restaurants, operators and culinary professionals, helping deliver exceptional taste and consistent results across their menus. Around the country, we employ approximately 5,000 people across 13 manufacturing sites and seven corporate offices.
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 Recook Operator I based in Nampa. The Recook Operator plays a crucial role in our production process by reworking or recooking cheese that wasn't packaged. This position involves transferring cheese from totes into a shredder for shredding and subsequent processing through the DMC (Dynamic Moisture Control) system


From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

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

. Operate shredder machinery to shred cheese efficiently and effectively.

. Monitor the shredding process to maintain optimal speed and quality standards.

. Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for reworking/recorking cheese, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.

. Communicate any equipment malfunctions or issues to the appropriate personnel for timely resolution.

. Maintain accurate records of production activities, including quantities reworked/recorked and any quality issues encountered

. Collaborate with team members to optimize production efficiency and minimize downtime.

· 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.

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.

. Basic understanding of food safety regulations and hygiene practices.

· Frequently required to lift up to 40 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
Food safetyManufacturingMachinery operationQuality controlProduction efficiencyRecord keepingHACCP complianceISO22000ISO9001Equipment maintenanceSafety compliance
Categories
ManufacturingFood & BeverageTrades
Benefits
Health insuranceRetirement plansPaid time offEducation reimbursementTraining and development
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Recook Operator is responsible for operating shredder machinery to process cheese that was not packaged, ensuring efficiency and high quality. They must monitor production, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
2005
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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