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Lactalis

Global dairy products producer and employer

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Inspection & TestUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeVT, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED, 3–6 months of related training and/or experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Preferred associate’s degree in Life or Food Sciences, or two years of related experience.
  • Must be able to routinely lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Proficiency in mathematics, including use of algebraic expressions.
  • Computer knowledge is required.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to make logical and rational deductions.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to take direction and work independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to follow detailed procedures and work under pressure.
  • Ability to maintain an organized and clean work area.
  • Must be flexible with work schedule, willing to work weekends, and open to overtime as needed.
  • Must work comfortably in variable-temperature environments.
  • Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
  • Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
  • Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform timely and accurate evaluations and analysis of raw materials, products, processes, and facilities to support manufacturing and shipment of quality products according to specifications.
  • Take responsibility for food safety and quality as defined in plant and department procedures.
  • Collect, analyze, and evaluate samples from each step of yogurt production, and approve them for production use or distribution using test equipment, procedures, and methodology.
  • Hold product based on specifications and product knowledge.
  • Prepare and add sensitive ingredients, including culture, vitamins, and minerals, at various process stages.
  • Monitor and approve production equipment sanitation, start-up, and performance using control devices and tests.
  • Monitor the plant environment using test equipment and procedures, including air sampling and drain swabbing, and regularly communicate results to the operations team.
  • Perform Good Manufacturing Practices audits throughout the plant.
  • Prepare paperwork for reporting results to state agencies.
  • Maintain and calibrate test equipment using control devices and tests.
  • Communicate daily with operations employees about issues, results, and the status of evaluations.
  • Maintain good hygiene.
  • Verify compliance and alert the QA Supervisor and/or Manager to deviations from approved product specifications.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with SAP.
  • Knowledge of IBM Lotus Notes, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access.

About the Company

Lactalis

Global dairy products producer and employer

Lactalis is a global dairy group with family roots in Laval, France, operating in about a hundred countries with 250 production sites and around 80,000 employees. It covers all dairy categories—milk, ultra-fresh products, cheese, butter, cream, and dairy ingredients—and manages a portfolio of about 100 brands that range from emblematic national labels to local brands. Its products come from long-standing dairy expertise, including cheesemaking and AOP traditions, produced across many sites and distributed through both major and local brands to suit local tastes. Its goal is to offer healthy, gourmet, and accessible dairy to as many people as possible while supporting rural economies and maintaining leadership in the dairy industry.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Mayenne, France
Founded
1933

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