Full-Time

Microfiltration/Pretreatment Operator 3

Fluids

Lactalis

Lactalis

10,001+ employees

Global dairy products producer and employer

No salary listed

Nampa, ID, USA

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Category
Manufacturing & Production Operations (1)

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Requirements
  • One year of experience in a related field is preferred but not necessary.
  • Knowledge of dairy processing, including fluid handling and separation processes.
  • Ability to operate pretreatment systems and separators.
  • Ability to identify and resolve issues in the fluids processing system.
  • Understanding of microfiltration, high-temperature short-time processing, and ultra-high-temperature processing systems.
  • Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand for at least eight hours per day.
  • Willingness to work more than 40 hours per week.
Responsibilities
  • Operate the microfiltration system, whey pretreatment system, separators, and whey cream ultra-high-temperature system, and record pertinent operating data.
  • Manage skim milk, sweet cream, microfiltration retentate, and whey buffer silos.
  • Take necessary samples to verify proper equipment operation and compliance with Lactalis regulations.
  • Work closely with the Quality and Food Safety Team to ensure product quality and specifications are continually met.
  • Apply safety rules and ensure they are implemented and followed.
  • Communicate with the Milk Intake, Mozzarella Make, and whey plant departments.
Desired Qualifications
  • One year of experience in a related field.

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

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • August 2026 Saputo UK acquisition deepens British distribution and adds five factories.
  • July 2026 Agropur fine-cheese deal adds OKA, Monsieur Gustav, and two Quebec plants.
  • Lactalis invested $75 million in New York plants, adding automation and 50 jobs.

What critics are saying

  • Spain's Supreme Court finalized Lactalis cartel liability on June 29, 2026.
  • Foodwatch sued Lactalis in January 2026 over delayed infant-formula recalls.
  • Brisbane's South Brisbane milk plant closes July 2026, eliminating 202 jobs.

What makes Lactalis unique

  • Lactalis controls global dairy scale across Cathedral City, Président, and Galbani.
  • June 2026 Protein Works adds protein nutrition expertise beyond traditional milk processing.
  • August 2026 Saputo UK deal makes Lactalis a leader in cheddar, butter, and spreads.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Professional Development Budget

Wellness Program

Company News

YFM Equity Partners
Jun 1st, 2026
YFM exits Protein Works with 10.8x return after growing revenue from $16.5M to $70M

YFM has exited Protein Works following its acquisition by Lactalis, the world's leading dairy company, achieving a 10.8x cash multiple after seven years of partnership. YFM backed the sports nutrition brand through its Buyout Fund in 2019 when the business generated £13 million in revenue and operated almost entirely in the UK. The firm repositioned the company from sports nutrition into mainstream lifestyle nutrition whilst investing £11 million in a purpose-built manufacturing facility in Liverpool. Under YFM's ownership, revenue grew to approximately £55 million, gross margins improved significantly, and the customer base expanded to over 2.5 million with meaningful international presence. The acquisition by Lactalis provides Protein Works with access to deeper distribution and broader resources within one of the world's largest food and beverage groups.

Dairy News
Nov 24th, 2025
Danone Agrees to Sell Swedish Probiotic Brand ProViva to Lactalis

Danone has entered into an agreement to sell its Swedish probiotic fruit juices brand, ProViva, to the French dairy group Lactalis. This transaction involves the sale of the Österlenmejeriet factory located in Lunnarp, Skåne County, in southeastern Sweden. The factory is Danone's only facility in Sweden and has previously received a Skr140m (approximately $16.9m) investment in 2020.

NZME
Oct 29th, 2025
Fonterra's $4.2B Sale to Lactalis

Fonterra Co-operative Group's shareholders have approved the sale of its consumer business to French company Lactalis for $4.2 billion. The decision was made during a brief online special meeting, which lasted only 20 minutes and included no questions from shareholders.

RNZ (Radio New Zealand)
Aug 21st, 2025
Fonterra sells Mainland, Anchor brands to French food giant

The dairy giant's boss explains why it has agreed to sell its consumer businesses, including Mainland and Anchor, for nearly $4 billion.

eDairyNews
Jul 1st, 2025
Lactalis Invests $75M to Boost NY Dairy Plants

Lactalis USA invests $75M in NY dairy plants, expanding capacity, automation, and creating 50 jobs with state tax support.