Packaging Associate II

Lactalis North America is currently seeking candidates to join our Packaging 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 spirit, 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 Packaging Associate II will be responsible for assuring the finished product meets quality standard and the product identification is correct. Assumes responsibility for the operational flow of machines. Ensures the product meets Sorrento Lactalis, Inc. Standards throughout the process and at no time the quality of the cheese is compromised.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Meet efficiency budget levels while producing high quality products.
• Ensure the cheese is properly sealed before placing it in correct containers.
• Prepares correct packages and boxes for the day's cheese being packaged.
• Loads and operates machines at a set speed and with minimal stops during process.
• Accurately complete associated CCP and line operation paperwork while maintaining efficiencies.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.
• Interact with associates to maintain efficient process flow.
• Weigh cheese.
• Maintain open line of communication with all line workers and supervisor.
• Perform sanitation duties as assigned.
• Report problems and/or concerns to the on-duty supervisor.
• Attend departmental meetings and training as assigned by the supervisor and/or manager.
• Ensure proper use, identification, mixture, and application of chemicals, including the requirements and use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Perform other work duties as assigned.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

• High School Diploma or completion of GED preferred but not required.

Experience

• Previous experience packaging preferred but not required.
• Experience in general cleaning, chemical handling and customer service preferred.

Specialized Knowledge

• No specialized knowledge required.

Skills / Abilities

Oral and written communication skills.

• English language and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work independently and be part of a team.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and cleaning productions.
• Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual attendance.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe work.

Physical Requirements

• The ideal candidate must have the following attributes/skills; strong attention to detail and accuracy, personal qualities of tact and dependability, possess good manual dexterity, able to push/pull/lift and carry at least 30 pounds continuously and 65 pounds occasionally, be able to stand for entire shift, be able to perform repetitive movements (e.g. twisting, gripping, lifting, bending, reaching) and must be able to work over 40 hours per week (weekends are required). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.