Maintenance Tech -String Department

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Job Type: Full‑time.

At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

We are the world leader in dairy, a family‑owned company with over 85,000 professionals worldwide, producing award‑winning dairy products. In the U.S. we offer a house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Break stone’s cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel black diamond cheddar, Parmalat milk, siggi’s, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go‑Gurt, Green Mountain Creamery, Mountain High, and growing ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

We live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity.

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 shape the future of dairy.

• Demonstrate advanced skill performance in at least three of the primary maintenance functions and intermediate skill performance in the remaining six primary maintenance functions.
• Primary maintenance functions include Electricity, Electronics/PLC, Plumbing, Mechanical, Machine Shop, Millwright, Welding, Boilers, Refrigeration, and Pneumatics/Hydraulics.
• Utilities Maintenance IV will be required to know Mechanical, Electrical, PLC, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and Plumbing primary functions.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Maximo computer software.

• Associate’s Degree from a two‑year college or technical school.

• 2+ years related experience in maintenance preferred.

• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions.

• Ability to work well with others and possess strong personal qualities.
• Strong communication abilities in both written and verbal.

Lactalis offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to 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, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an affirmative action employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Manufacturing