MF/Pretreatment Operator III-Fluids Department

Lactalis American Group • Nampa, ID

51d • Onsite

About The Position

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 lead er 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 butter s, 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 MF/Pretreatment Operator III-Fluids Department based in Nampa, ID .The RSPC Pretreatment Operator is a dual-duty position, including Microfiltration (MF) and Whey Pre-treatment. While working MF: independently runs the whole MF system and both milk skimming systems ("MF" and "HTST#1"). Manages the skim milk, sweet cream, and the MF retentate silos. Stays in close communication with the Milk Intake and the Mozzarella Make departments. While working the Whey Pre-treatment: independently runs the whey pre-treatment system, runs separators, and the whey cream UHT system. Manages the whey buffer silos. Stays in close communication with the whey plant.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will be proactive and dynamic, flexible and receptive to new ideas, analytical and attentive to detail. He or she will also be capable of working independently in adherence to regulations, managing stress and remaining calm under pressure and be able to demonstrate an inquiring mind and well-developed observational skills. Will demonstrate a sense of responsibility and high professional standards, honesty and integrity, and objectivity. Possess values of ambition and engagement, with simplicity.
• One year experience in related field is preferred but not necessary.
• Dairy Processing, (fluid handling and separation processes).
• Applicant must be detail-orientated and reliable.
• Skilled in operating pre-treatment systems, separators
• Able to identify and resolve issues in the fluids processing system
• Must be self-motived and eager to learn.
• Understands different systems (MF, HTST, UHT)
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to stand for at least 8 hours per day.
• Must be willing to work over 40 hours per week.
• Location: 4912 Franklin Road, Nampa, ID 83687

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment (MF system and/or Whey pre-treatment) and records all pertinent data on the record sheet.
• Takes necessary samples to ensure proper equipment operation and compliance with Lactalis regulations.
• Work closely with the Quality and Food Safety Team to ensure the quality and specifications of the product are continually being met.
• Apply the safety rules and ensure they are implemented and followed

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees