DescriptionPackager / Material HandlerBrattleboro, VTUS Yogurt is currently seeking candidates to join our Production Team.Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do. If you're looking for a unique experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on responsibility, and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you!At Lactalis US Yogurt, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we know that our candidates come from many different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply and share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE! You may be just the perfect candidate for this or other roles within our company.From your PASSION to oursThe Packager / Material Handler role is responsible for removing the product from the filler line in a fast paced moving environment at the Lactalis US Yogurt Brattleboro, VT facility!This position is part of a cohesive team, needs someone who can multi-task and is motivated!Shifts Available
- 1st Shift Mon-Fri 6am - 2:30pm
- 2nd Shift Mon - Fri 2pm - 10:30pm ( 10% Shift Differential )
- 3rd Shift Mon - Fri 10pm - 6:30pm (15% Shift Differential)
From your EXPERTISE to ours Key responsibilities for this position include: Packaging/Material Handler
- Work on assigned line to assist with the packaging of yogurt containers by way of machine and/or hand packing.
- Uphold quality, safety, and cleanliness standards within designated areas.
- Communicate with other team members to ensure efficient plant operations.
- Set-up oncoming shift for successful run.
- Perform any duties necessary to support the team.
- Obtain information necessary to perform duties at pre-shift tailgate meetings and by meeting with off-going employees.
- Monitor equipment operation for indications of impending problems and possible operational improvements.
- Trained to operate pallet jack.
From your STORY to ours Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- The candidate must pass a company background check and drug screen prior to commencing work.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands and stretch and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Lactalis US Yogurt and Subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer