About the Role
Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the mozzarella packaging machine system.
Responsibilities
- Perform pre-shift operational inspection to determine condition of packaging machine.
- Set up packaging machine and packaging line for product to be run.
- Monitor packaging machine during line operation to ensure proper operation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve operational/mechanical problems in a timely basis to ensure an efficient smooth flow of product.
- Change forming and non-forming film in a timely fashion to ensure a continuous, efficient flow of product.
- Perform changeover(s) as needed.
- Perform preventative maintenance on a daily/weekly schedule as required.
- Maintain an open line of communication with casepack operators, palletizers, feeders, brine attendants, and Supervisor.
- Continuously monitor for abnormalities or inconsistencies in the texture, shape, color, or odor of the cheese.
- Continuously monitor for foreign material in or on the product, proper code and legibility of product to be packaged and of the carton.
- Continuously monitor for abnormalities or inconsistencies in the print quality and construction of shipper cartons.
- Ensure cartons are sealed to specification.
- Continuously monitor for a proper seal and vacuum of packages being run.
- Ensure proper weight ticket information.
- Ensure proper nutrition labels are in each pocket where required.
- Keep work area neat and clean at all times.
Requirements
- Previous food manufacturing experience preferred.
- Must be mechanically inclined.
- Computer knowledge is helpful.
Location
- Buffalo, New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Trainee
Education Level
- High School Diploma/GED
Benefits
- Comprehensive Total Rewards Program
- Variety of affordable benefits and coverage options
- Insurance costs significantly supported
- Generous contributions to retirement plans
- Paid Time Off from day one
- Training and development opportunities
- Education Reimbursement
About the Company
- Lactalis is the world leader in dairy and a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe.
- In the US, Lactalis proudly offers 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.
- The US 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®.
- Lactalis lives by its core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity.
- Lactalis fosters a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- Any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.
