Bagger Trainee - Whey plant - 2nd shift
 Lactalis USA | |
25.513 - 26.763
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paid time off, tuition reimbursement
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 United States, New York, Buffalo | |
| 2376 South Park Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Mar 15, 2026 | |
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Description 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 leader 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, President 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. 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 USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Bagger Trainee based in Buffalo, New York.Summary: Operates filling equipment and sealing equipment to ensure a smooth, continuous flow of product. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned 1.\tTroubleshoots and resolves operational/mechanical problems in a timely basis.2.\tDisassembles and assembles equipment associated with the bagging operation.3.\tFollows proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures.4.\tOperates lift truck. 5.\tCompletes paperwork in an accurate and timely manner, including bag powder log and pallet markers.6.\tContinuously monitors for abnormalities or inconsistencies in the texture, color, odor of the product,7.\tMonitors for proper code and legibility of whey bags, abnormalities or inconsistencies in print quality or structure of the bags or totes.8.\tEnsures bags and totes are sealed to specifications.9.\tEnsures pallet labeling information is correct.10.\tAlways maintains a clean and organized work area.11.\tInform supervisor immediately of any problems regarding unmet specifications. Requirements Qualifications: *\tPrevious food/dairy manufacturing experience preferred. *\tApplicants must have good analytical and mathematical skills. *\tValid Driver's license is required. Education and/or Experience: *\tHigh School Diploma/GED required. 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. Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations. | |