Packager (2nd shift)

Lactalis American Group Inc•Belmont, WI

16h•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Lactalis in Belmont, Wisconsin, is hiring a Packager to handle, package, label, and move cheese products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role supports product quality, operational efficiency, and compliance with company standards and safety protocols, and requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and commitment to food and workplace safety. The position is scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Pay is $22.35 per hour, plus a $2.00 shift differential. A weekend premium of 20% ($4.47 more per hour) is also listed.

Requirements

Attention to detail, physical stamina, and commitment to food safety and workplace safety.
High school degree preferred.
Two or more years of experience in a food industry setting preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school degree.
Two or more years of experience in a food industry setting.

Responsibilities

Monitor the quality of packed cheese, weigh cheese when required, and check labeling, print quality, and printed coding accuracy.
Place cheese on conveyors and/or pack it into master cartons.
Remove cheese from racks, inspect pieces for foreign material, and place them into the crumbler.
Monitor the crumbler for jams or clogs and clear them as needed while following safety measures.
Stack empty racks correctly onto the base and hand-stack substandard cheese onto separate racks.
Load inners and cases and keep them full to prevent downtime.
Apply product labels in the correct placement and alignment according to company standards and product specifications.
Tape cases securely to meet packaging standards.
Stack cases onto pallets according to configuration guidelines for safe and efficient storage and transport.
Operate a pallet jack to move pallets of cheese safely to designated areas.
Complete required line operation and task paperwork accurately and in compliance with company procedures and quality standards.
Wrap and band pallets according to product and pallet specifications.
Rework product as needed by correcting packaging or labeling issues and ensuring reprocessed items meet quality and safety standards before returning to production.
Follow safety protocols and sanitation standards to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Communicate with the team to support efficient process flow.
Report problems or concerns to the on-duty supervisor.
Attend departmental meetings and training as assigned by the supervisor and/or manager.