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Cheesemaker Trainee - Ricotta Production - 2nd shift

Job in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, 14266, USA
Listing for: New York Ag Connection
Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-01-24
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production, Operations Engineer, Production Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

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, Prsident specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Break stone’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 a Cheesemaker Trainee based in Buffalo, New York.

Summary

Responsible for the production of high-quality consistent product and correct kettle/processor formulation.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Produces high quality products in a consistent manner.
  • Ensure proper volumes of each raw material are entered into the kettles/processors.
  • Ensures proper pH is achieved in all kettles/processors.
  • Appropriately monitors and controls drain speeds.
  • Ensures proper moistures have been reached by checking moisture of every lot prior to sending it to packaging.
  • Maintains all proper documentation including recording charts, cheese-making log sheets, etc.
  • Inform supervisor of any production issues.
  • Ensures proper sampling of raw material, preblend, and whey.
  • Cleans and sanitizes equipment and lines.
  • Ensures homogenizers are at proper pressures.
  • Documents mass meter numbers where necessary.
  • Maintains a clean and sanitary work area.
  • Is aware of and practices Plant’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as well as Good Sanitation Practices (GSP).
  • Upholds all rules pertaining to confidentiality of information regarding Sorrento products and recipes.
  • Qualifications
    • Previous food manufacturing experience preferred.
    • Ability to perform a multitude of tasks.
    • Strong communication abilities, written and verbal.
    • Knowledge of computer software preferred:
      Work, Excel, Power Point.
    • Education and/or

      Experience:
      • High School Diploma/GED required.
      • Associate degree in Dairy Science/Chemistry preferred.

    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

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    $26.763 - $27.99

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