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Lactalis
10,001+ employees
Global dairy products producer and employer
No salary listed
Visalia, CA, USA
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- Must work in a safe, sanitary and productive manner in accordance to LHD GMP’s.
- Understanding of Anhydrous Ammonia Refrigeration systems
- Have at least 3 years industrial maintenance experience
- Have a strong electrical & mechanical aptitude
- Ability to read & interpret blueprints or other forms of engineering drawings
- Ability to read & interpret detail blueprints, P&IDs, single-lines, ladder logic and wiring schematics
- Possess an extremely strong personal safety philosophy, able to follow all safety policies & procedures, seek out & correct unsafe conditions
- Be able to follow ammonia refrigeration operational procedures to safely service and maintain all ammonia refrigeration equipment and components. Assist in maintaining the Process Safety Management (PSM) documentation and ensure compliance with all regulations within the scope of Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA requirements (RMP)
- Be able to pump out, disassemble, repair, and reassemble all types of refrigeration equipment while adhering to all mandated safety procedures
- Troubleshoot and repair ammonia compressors.
- Be able to be responsible for air compressors, boilers, generators, thermal fluid systems, HVAC systems, air handlers, exhaust fans, and water chilling systems and reporting any ammonia leakages. Also perform daily PMs on the equipment and perform boiler tests and condenser treatment tests.
- Be able to troubleshoot and repair electrical devices such as fuses, motors, motor starters, proximity switches, circuit breakers, receptacles and plugs. Note: PLC experience is a plus.
- Be able to use electrical equipment such as a volt meter and amp meter to determine electrical malfunctions on fuses, motors, motor starters and switches.
- Accountable for the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) standards as outlined in the plant’s QRMP accountability document, including the implementation, improvement and ongoing maintenance.
- PLC experience is a plus
Lactalis is a global dairy group with roots in Laval, France, employing about 80,000 people across 250 production sites in around 100 countries. It covers all dairy categories—milk, ultra-fresh dairy, cheese, butter, cream, and dairy ingredients—through a portfolio of roughly 100 brands that ranges from major national names to local labels. Its products come from a long-standing dairy expertise rooted in cheesemongering and AOP cheese production, delivered through many sites and brands to fit local food cultures. Its goal is to offer healthy, gourmet, and accessible dairy products to as many people as possible while supporting rural economies and maintaining leadership in the global dairy industry.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Mayenne, France
Founded
1933
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Protein Works adds direct-to-consumer nutrition expertise and international growth potential.[1][3]
- Lactalis can use its global dairy network to widen Protein Works distribution.[2][4]
- Keeping Protein Works' identity intact preserves brand equity during integration.[4]
What critics are saying
- Integrating Protein Works into Lactalis risks disrupting a fast-moving nutrition brand.[3][4]
- Expansion beyond dairy increases execution complexity across channels, products, and geographies.[2][3]
- Acquisition-led growth raises integration risk if Lactalis overpays for fragmented nutrition brands.[1][3]
What makes Lactalis unique
- Lactalis is building beyond dairy into lifestyle nutrition with Protein Works.[1][3]
- Its private-label scale spans Parmalat, Président, and broader global dairy brands.[2]
- The group uses acquisitions to expand manufacturing, brands, and distribution simultaneously.[2][4]
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