Sanitation Worker - 2nd Shift - $23.75
About The Position
As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 proud, ambitious professionals across the globe 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 butters, 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. Here 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, a division of the Lactalis family, is currently seeking a Sanitation Worker to work second shift at our Merrill, WI facility. This position is responsible for high quality cleaning and sanitizing of all production machines/equipment to ensure cheese products are not compromised or contaminated at any time during the production process. This includes but not limited to disassembly, cleaning and reassembly of equipment to ensure a successful next day production run. Cross training of other sanitation duties is required, to include overall cleaning of the plant. Job duties must adhere to all Safety/Good Manufacturing Practices/Food Safety practices as applicable to this position. Start times vary between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, to include Friday during our busy season or as production demands require. Do not work weekends! If you prefer a fast paced, physical job where time flies then this job is for you!
Requirements
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) preferred but not required.
- Two or more years in dairy/food production or similar manufacturing environment
- Stable and dependable work history is required.
- Mechanical aptitude with ability to take apart and reassemble equipment, pumps, etc.
- Individual must be motivated and capable of working independently.
- Must manage stress and remain calm under pressure to ensure positive working relationships with coworkers.
- Individual must be able to demonstrate an inquiring mind and well-developed observational skills
- Must be able to multitask and be a self-starter.
- Must be able to work in a hot, humid environment with physical demands of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting up to 50lbs.
- Attention to detail is crucial and essential to the success of this position.
Responsibilities
- high quality cleaning and sanitizing of all production machines/equipment
- disassembly, cleaning and reassembly of equipment
- cross training of other sanitation duties
- overall cleaning of the plant
- Job duties must adhere to all Safety/Good Manufacturing Practices/Food Safety practices
Benefits
- comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options
- support insurance costs significantly
- contribute generously to retirement plans
- offer Paid Time Off from day one
- committed to your professional growth
- providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Food Manufacturing
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
