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Lactalis US Yogurt is currently seeking candidates to join our Maintenance 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 ours

This position will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing processing and packaging equipment and distribution systems through a broad knowledge base of manufacturing skills in electrical, controls and mechanical disciplines involving work of a varied nature with minimum supervision; resulting in efficient and reliable operation of plant facilities.

 

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Responsible for all aspects of food safety and quality as defined in plant and department proceduresDiagnose and repair electrical, panel controls and mechanical problems in manufacturing equipment to ensure the successful and reliable operation of manufacturingPerform routine inspections of operating equipment and initiate preventative maintenance programs to ensure the reliable and safe operation of equipment is sustainedInstall and ensure optimum operation of manufacturing equipment ensure all areas of safety are maintained during set-up and trainingTroubleshoot control circuitry including PLC hardware. ASI or Devicenet experience a plusDemonstrate ability to work with high voltage equipment. This will include troubleshooting and the understanding electrical printsRoutinely dismantle, repair and reassemble complex equipment as needed to maintain optimum run efficiencyComplete routine paperwork such as filling out pm work orders, recording inspection results, logging emergency work orders in the book, recording parts used from inventory stores and recording necessary readings on log sheets in an accurate and timely mannerDemonstrate a professional proactive approach to work by identifying areas for improvement and initiating actions to strengthen the line efficiencies and overall production operationsIdentify and work from drawings, verbal instructions or sketches on equipment and systemsCleans and maintains a clean work area both in shop and floorOperate all production equipment to perform functional operating checks and ensure work was performed as requiredKeep technical skills current through training and education and deliver training to others on areas of competencyWork in a safe and professional manner demonstrating positive attitude and professional demeanor in the performance of daily work

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Associates degree in the industrial arts, licensed electrician, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceExperience with Allen Bradley PLC's preferredMust be flexible to accomplish the necessary tasksScheduled work days and hours may be altered depending on job demandsMechanical aptitude and abilityAbility to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints and work in a fast paced environmentAbility to operate in a team environmentAbility to adapt in a changing work environmentAbility to work 12 hour shifts and weekends.

We run 12 hour shifts - Rotating every other Wednesday Off

6:30p-6:30a

· Back Shift: Sat - On, Sun - Off, Mon - Off, Tues - Off, Wed - On, Thurs - On, Fri - On

Benefits

The following are just a few of the amazing benefits we have to offer:

Lactalis US Yogurt will invest 3% of your annual salary into your 401K - even if you do not participate in the program! The company will also match up to 4% of your contributions. (that's up to 7% company contribution to YOUR future!).Referral Bonus programs ($750-2000!!!)Shift Differential 17%Comprehensive Medical, Dental and VisionFSA & HSA programsEducation Assistance ProgramPTO and Floating Holiday’sPremium Pay (time and a half) paid when employees work Core Holiday’s.

Lactalis 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.