• Tank Room Operator Trainee - 2nd shift

    Lactalis American Group Inc. (Buffalo, NY)


    Tank Room Operator Trainee - 2nd shift

     

    Buffalo, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2375+South+Park+Avenue+Buffalo+NY+USA+14220) • Reception,Separation,Pasteurization,Concentration

     

    Job Type

     

    Full-time

    Description

    Looking for a job that can grow into a lifelong career?

     

    At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience, we’ll provide the tools and support you need to succeed.

     

    Lactalis is the world leader in dairy—a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Every day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day.

     

    In the US, we offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with sour cream and a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.

     

    At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We’re building a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

     

    Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us make an impact.

     

    From your PASSION to ours

     

    Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring aTank Room Operator Trainee based in Buffalo, NY.

    Summary:

    Responsible for the proper maintenance and sanitization of all silos, milk lines, cream lines, blend lines, whey lines, separators and cream tanks.

     

    Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned

     

    + Manually disassembles and cleans samplers, activators and valves.

    + Checks and replaces worn gaskets and o-rings.

    + Replaces QMI samplers when needed, not less than once per week.

    + Ensures silo’s are inspected and initialed before reassembling. Check titrations document.

    + Empties and washes silos every 72 hours.

    + Cleans whey separators with a wash daily.

    + Assures whey and cream samples are at the laboratory as scheduled every two hours.

    + Cleans all milk, cream, whey, and blend lines at the end of each day.

    + Checks with Supervisor for silo rotation for pasteurization.

    + Maintains tank room ensuring cleanliness. Hoses rolled up, sanitizes pipes and ports capped.

    Requirements

    From your EXPERTISE to ours:

    Key responsibilities for this position include:

    Qualifications:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

     

    + Attention to detail and accuracy in work required.

    + Ability to work well with others required.

    + Strong communication abilities, written and verbal.

    + Knowledge of computer software.

     

    From your STORY to ours

    Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

    Education and/or Experience:

    + High School Diploma required.

    + Dairy Experience preferred.

    + Basic mathematical skills are required (must be able to calculate averages).

     

    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. Join us and grow your career.

     

    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.

    Salary Description

    $26.763 - $27.99