Sanitation Operator III - String

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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 American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Sanitation Operator III based in Nampa, ID.

The Operator III - Sanitation works independently in the proper disassembly, cleaning, and assembly of machines. This role is responsible for safe handling of sanitation chemicals, inspection of equipment after cleaning, and ensuring all assigned areas are sanitized to prevent bacteriological contamination of cheese and maintain food-safety compliance.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

* Disassembles machine lines to clean and disinfect according to established sanitation procedures.

* Performs daily swabs of equipment to verify effectiveness of sanitation activities.

* Reassembles all equipment taken apart and prepares equipment for production, ensuring timely production resumption.

* Maintains a clean and organized work area.

* Interacts with associates to maintain efficient process flow.

* Maintains open communication with line workers and supervisors.

* Performs sanitation duties as assigned, including safe use of caustic and acidic cleaning chemicals.

* Reports problems and/or concerns to the on-duty supervisor.

* Attends departmental meetings and training as assigned by the supervisor and/or manager.

* Takes necessary measures if people are performing unsafe acts or are in an unsafe environment.

* Performs other work duties as assigned.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

* High School Diploma or completion of GED preferred by not required.

Experience

* 1-2 years of experience in food manufacturing, industrial sanitation, or chemical-handling environments preferred.

* Experience with sanitation chemicals, PPE protocols, or cleaning equipment strongly preferred.

* Experience in general cleaning and customer service is beneficial.

Specialized Knowledge

* Basic knowledge of chemical handling, dilution, or sanitation procedures (SDS, labels, PPE).

* Familiarity with CIP/COP or foaming/spray sanitation processes a plus.

Skills / Abilities

* Oral and written communication skills.

* English language and customer service skills.

* Ability to manage multiple tasks at once with frequent interruptions.

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

* Knowledge of cleaning methods, sanitation steps, and production hygiene requirements.

* Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual attendance.

* Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.

* Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe work conditions.

* Ability to work safely with hazardous cleaning chemicals and follow established safety procedures.

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.

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