Maniufacturing - Filler Operator - Yogurt

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Lactalis is the world leader in dairy—a family‑owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Every day, we’re proud to produce award‑winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Break stone’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 sour cream and a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We’re building 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 make an impact.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring Yogurt Filler Machine Operators based in Casa Grande, Arizona.

The Filler Machine Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining yogurt production equipment to ensure the efficient and accurate manufacturing of yogurt products. The role involves overseeing the production line process, monitoring equipment performance, and adhering to all quality and safety standards.

One full‑time opportunity 12‑hour shift - 06:00 AM to 06:30 PM. Up to $25 per hour, depending on knowledge skill, and experience.

• 401K match up to 7% annually.
• Referral bonus programs ($750–1500)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
• FSA & HSA programs
• Education Assistance Program
• Paid time off includes 7 core holidays, 2 floating holidays, 2 volunteer days, and prorated vacation time up to 15 days
• Premium pay (overtime) when working on Sundays and core holidays
• And much more

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Operate yogurt filling machines according to standard operating procedures, including set up and adjustment of machine settings before production runs.
• Monitor and control all filling weight, filling speed, temperatures, pressures, and flow of production throughout the processing cycle in accordance with established quality assurance standards.
• Monitor and control all cups needed for production run, and resupply when needed.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks on yogurt production equipment, such as cleaning, sanitizing, and replacing parts, to ensure optimal performance and food safety compliance.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions or process deviations, adjusting as needed to maintain production efficiency and product integrity.
• Maintain accurate production records, including batch records, equipment logs, and quality control documentation.
• Adhere to all testing procedures and provide required samples to quality assurance for appraisal prior to all finished product being packaged.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your team members.
• Collaborate with other team members, including production supervisors, quality assurance technicians, and maintenance staff, to optimize production processes and resolve issues.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification in machine operation or food processing is a plus.
• Previous experience in a dairy processing or food manufacturing environment preferred.

Skills / Abilities / Knowledge

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment problems.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.