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Lactalis American Group Inc. Cheese Feeder Operator in Tulare, California
Cheese Feeder Operator
Tulare, CA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=10800+Ave+184+Tulare+CA+USA+93274) • Manufacturing
Job Type
Full-time
Description
TITLE: Cheese Feeder Operator
REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor
LOCATION: Tulare, CA
Lactalis Heritage Dairy is currently seeking candidates to join our team in Tulare, CA.
Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do.
If you’re looking for a unique experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on responsibility, and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you!
Lactalis Heritage Dairy: inviting you to share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE.
From yourPASSIONto ours
Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Cheese Feeder Operator is responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of cheese-feeding machinery in the plant. This role involves monitoring, operating, and maintaining equipment to meet production targets while ensuring production quality and adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
From yourEXPERTISEto ours
- Key responsibilities for this position include:
Set up, operate, and monitor cheese feeding machinery to ensure proper flow and consistent quality.
Adjust machine settings to accommodate product specifications and production schedules
Load cheese blocks, slices, or other formats into the feeding equipment as per production requirements.
Ensure raw materials are stocked and available to prevent downtime.
Inspect cheese for defects, temperature, and consistency before and during processing.
Perform routine quality checks to meet product standards and specifications.
Conduct basic troubleshooting and maintenance on the feeding equipment to minimize downtime
Report any mechanical issues to the maintenance team and assist with repairs if required.
Follow all safety protocols and ensure the machinery operates within safety guidelines
Maintain cleanliness of the equipment and work area in compliance with sanitation standards.
Record production data, including quantities, machine settings, and any deviations from the standard process.
Complete shift logs and report operational issues to supervisors.
Requirements
From yourSTORYto ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following
High school diploma or equivalent years of experience
Previous experience in food production or operating machinery (preferred).
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stand for extended periods.
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.
Salary Description
$21.11 Per Hour