
Manufacturing Operator, Entry Level
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Job overview
Lactalis Heritage Dairy in Walton, NY seeks entry‑level Manufacturing Operators to join a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment. Candidates will learn and apply GMP and sanitation practices, perform equipment set‑up and quality checks, and contribute ideas for continuous improvement while maintaining safety and quality standards. Flexible shift work, attention to detail, and a positive attitude are valued.
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Full job description
Manufacturing Operator, Entry Level
Walton, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=261+Delaware+Street+Walton+NY+USA+13856) • Manufacturing
Job Type
Full-time
Description
The world’s largest dairy company, Lactalis Group is a family business made up of more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide who are committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day.At Lactalis, our core Values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT and SIMPLICITY operate at the heart of everything we do.
In September 2020 Lactalis announced an agreement to acquire the natural cheese division of Kraft Heinz.After the close of this transaction (anticipated to be completed during the summer of 2021), our new Lactalis Heritage Dairy business unit will be headquartered in Chicago and we’re currently seeking candidates to join our team.
If you’re looking for a truly unique experience with a company that offers strong brand recognition and industry expertise along with a dynamic work environment that promotes local decision making, hands-on responsibility and practical development opportunities, we want to hear from you!
Lactalis Heritage Dairy: inviting you to share with us your STORY, your PASSION, & your EXPERTISE
From yourPASSIONto ours
Ready to join a team that produces quality products that are amongst over 50 household brands in the U.S.? Lactalis Heritage Dairy Walton Facility is a local place for you to start your career and make a difference! Flexible and agile, ideal candidates are willing to contribute improvements, suggestions, and ideas to help continue the success of our facility, while maintaining high safety and quality standards of production. Opportunities to learn a variety of roles within the facility, allowing for continued professional growth within a team oriented, fast paced working environment.
From yourEXPERTISEto ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
Must learn the safe and proper implementation of role tasks and duties.
Must learn and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
Must learn and follow Good Sanitation Practices (GSP’s) when handling equipment.
Responsible to follow FSQ requirements and other daily/job specific duties to support QRMP.
Perform all required observations and training timely and as scheduled.
Perform set-up, start-up and changeover procedures for the equipment as needed.
Responsible for conducting and documenting quality checks.
Responsible for clean-up of the equipment after smash-ups or misfeeds.
Responsible for monitoring and communicating any process or product abnormalities to your Supervisor, Team Leader, or Line Technician.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Team Leader.
The Hire Date for this Position is 9/11/2026.
Requirements
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ASSESSMENT AT THE BELOW LINK
https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/3DDW/ManufacturingOperatorEntryLevel\_May2026\_165951
From yourSTORYto ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
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Flexibility to work all shifts including second, third, weekends and holidays
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Manufacturing experience preferred
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Willingness to learn
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Attention to detail
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Positive attitude
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Basic communication skills
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Punctual
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Flexible
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Team player
Starting wage is dependent on skills and experience. Lactalis Heritage Dairy 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.
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