1st Shift Packager - $21.70/hr - Wisconsin Staffing : Job Details

Lactalis in the USA is committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive. As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products. In the US, we offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands.

Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Packager based in Belmont, Wisconsin. Packaging team members are responsible for the efficient packing of cheese following all safety and Good Manufacturing Practice policy. Candidates must be available to work 40 hours per week (weekends required).

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Meet production efficiency levels while maintaining a high-quality product
• Remove and unload packaged cheese and feed cheese onto conveyors and or place cheese into master cartons and or onto pallets
• Monitor quality cheese packaging and labeling and print quality and accuracy of printed coding
• Accurately complete associated line operation paperwork while maintaining efficiencies
• Maintain clean and organized work area
• Interact with team to maintain an open line of communication enabling efficient process flow
• Weigh cheese
• Report problems and/or concerns to the on-duty supervisor
• Attend departmental meetings and training as assigned by the supervisor and/or manager
• Follow safety rules
• Apply the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Standard

Candidate must have the following attributes/skills; strong attention to detail and accuracy, personal qualities of tact and dependability, possess good manual dexterity, vision abilities (close, distance color and ability to focus), able to push/pull/lift and carry at least 30 pounds continuously and 50 pounds occasionally, be able to stand for entire shift, be able to perform repetitive movements (e.g. twisting, gripping, lifting, bending, reaching).

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Education: High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED) is preferred
• Experience: Previous employment in a food industry setting is preferred
• Specialized Knowledge: Basic mathematical skills are required
• Skills/Abilities: Ability to work in a food industry or manufacturing environment, strong attention to detail and accuracy, manual dexterity, vision abilities, push/pull/lift and carry at least 30 pounds continuously and 50 pounds occasionally, stand for entire shift, perform repetitive movements

The ideal candidate will be proactive and dynamic, flexible and receptive to new ideas, down to earth and pragmatic, analytical and attentive to detail. He or she will also be capable of working independently in adherence to regulations, of managing stress and remaining calm under pressure, and be able to demonstrate an inquiring mind and well-developed observational skills. Will demonstrate a sense of responsibility and high professional standards, honesty and integrity, and objectivity. Possess values of ambition and engagement, with simplicity.

Sign On Bonus & Pay: We are offering a $2,000 Hiring Bonus to new hires for hourly positions. $1,000 will be paid out in the paycheck following 90 days of active employment; an additional $1,000 will be paid out in the paycheck following 180 days of active employment. Pay: $21.70/hr, dependent upon skills and experience can start out more per hour. Weekend premium 20% more. Hours: 2:00 PM to 10:15 PM.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.