Manufacturing Operator – Entry Level

Description

The world’s largest dairy company, Lactalis Group is a family business made up of more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide who are committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. At Lactalis, our core Values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT and SIMPLICITY operate at the heart of everything we do.

In September 2020 Lactalis announced an agreement to acquire the natural cheese division of Kraft Heinz. After the close of this transaction (anticipated to be completed during the summer of 2021), our new Lactalis Heritage Dairy business unit will be headquartered in Chicago and we’re currently seeking candidates to join our team.

If you’re looking for a truly unique experience with a company that offers strong brand recognition and industry expertise along with a dynamic work environment that promotes local decision making, hands-on responsibility and practical development opportunities, we want to hear from you!

Lactalis Heritage Dairy: inviting you to share with us your STORY, your PASSION, & your EXPERTISE

From your PASSION to ours

Ready to join a team that produces quality products that are amongst over 50 household brands in the U.S.? Lactalis Heritage Dairy Walton Facility is a local place for you to start your career and make a difference! Flexible and agile, ideal candidates are willing to contribute improvements, suggestions, and ideas to help continue the success of our facility, while maintaining high safety and quality standards of production. Opportunities to learn a variety of roles within the facility, allowing for continued professional growth within a team oriented, fast paced working environment.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Must learn the safe and proper implementation of role tasks and duties.

Must learn and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).

Must learn and follow Good Sanitation Practices (GSP’s) when handling equipment.

Responsible to follow FSQ requirements and other daily/job specific duties to support QRMP.

Perform all required observations and training timely and as scheduled.

Perform set-up, start-up and changeover procedures for the equipment as needed.

Responsible for conducting and documenting quality checks.

Responsible for clean-up of the equipment after smash-ups or misfeeds.

Responsible for monitoring and communicating any process or product abnormalities to your Supervisor, Team Leader, or Line Technician.

Perform all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Team Leader.

The Hire Date for this Position is 11/3/2026.

Requirements

ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ASSESSMENT AT THE BELOW LINK

https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/3DDW/ManufacturingOperatorEntryLevel_May2026_165951

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Flexibility to work all shifts including second, third, weekends and holidays
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Willingness to learn
• Attention to detail
• Positive attitude
• Basic communication skills
• Punctual
• Flexible
• Team player

Starting wage is dependent on skills and experience. Lactalis Heritage Dairy 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.