Cheesemaker Trainee - Ricotta Production - 2nd shift

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 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 a house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Break stone’s cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, Parmalat milk, and a yogurt portfolio that includes siggi’s, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, Mountain High, and more.

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.

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.

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.

• Previous food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to perform a multitude of tasks.
• Strong communication abilities, written and verbal.
• Knowledge of computer software preferred:
  Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• 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.