Machine Operator I - Day Shift
About the Role
Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose at Lactalis in the USA. As the world leader in dairy, we’re a family-owned company with over 85,000 professionals globally, producing award-winning dairy products. In the US, we offer a portfolio of beloved brands, including Stonyfield Organic®, siggi’s®, Yoplait®, and more. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued. Lactalis US Yogurt is currently hiring a Machine Operator based in Londonderry, NH, to join our team and contribute to our mission.
Responsibilities
- Ensure personal and personnel safety for the assigned production line and recommend improvements.
- Maintain product quality, ensuring all components meet Stonyfield standards (white mass, fruit dosing, flavor injection, cups, lids, codes).
- Monitor weight control, line checks, changeovers, start-up, shutdown, and other processes.
- Align Stonyfield products with specifications, make adjustments, and report deviations to maintenance and supervision.
- Maintain housekeeping, General Manufacturing Practice compliance, and zoning for the assigned line.
- Ensure proper labeling of containers used in production.
- Perform Clean in Place (CIP) for the assigned line, maintaining high sanitation standards within the expected timeframe.
- Ensure operator control sheets accurately reflect fruit and flavor consumption for each SKU run.
- Adapt to changes in the work environment and contribute positively to change.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work a 12-hour schedule.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Solid written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work in a noisy area.
- Computer literacy required.
- English proficiency (reading and writing skills).
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Ability to operate in a team environment.
- Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.
Schedule
We run 12-hour shifts with alternating weeks:
- Week 1 (48 Hours): Sat - Work, Sun - Work, Mon - Off, Tues - Off, Wed - Work, Thurs - Work, Fri - Off
- Week 2 (36 Hours): Sat - Off, Sun - Off, Mon - Work, Tues - Work, Wed - Off, Thurs - Off, Fri - Work
Shifts run from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Total Rewards Program with affordable benefits and coverage options.
- Significant support for insurance costs.
- Generous contributions to retirement plans.
- Paid Time Off from day one.
- Professional growth opportunities, including training, development, and Education Reimbursement.
Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on any legally-recognized basis, including veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Affirmative Action obligations are fully complied with where applicable.