Description

Lactalis North America is currently seeking candidates to join our Mozzarella team in Nampa, Idaho.

Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. 

At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do.

If you are looking for a unique experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirt, hands-on responsibility and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you!

Lactalis North America: inviting you to share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE.

From your PASSION to ours

The Operator I - Brine candidate will operate the Brine equipment used to control the temperature, dimensions, and consistency of the cheese. This includes operation of conveyor speeds and chiller temperatures in addition to the salt content of the Brine tank.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

· Safe operation of the Brine dip, and ultrafiltration (UF) system. 

· Start up, shut down, clean in place, and troubleshoot equipment when appropriate.

· Load blocks of cheese into large racks. 

· Perform core temperature sampling.

· Operate HMI and maintain all records/documents per policy.

· 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.

· Attending 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 or GED preferred. 

Experience

· Previous experience working in manufacturing or food industry preferred. 

Skills / Abilities

· Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions.

· Must be able to identify variables within the manufacturing process and make any necessary adjustments. 

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