Machine Trainee - Mozzarella Packaging - 3rd shift

Lactalis USA
25.513 - 27.513
paid time off, tuition reimbursement
United States, New York, Buffalo
2376 South Park Avenue (Show on map)
May 20, 2026
Description Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. 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. As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together. In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone'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 a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz. At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster 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 shape the future of dairy. From your PASSION to ours: Lactlais USA , part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Machine Operator Trainee based in Buffalo, NY.Weekend work is required. Summary: Responsible for operation and maintenance of the mozzarella packaging machine system. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1.\tPerform pre-shift operational inspection to determine condition of packaging machine.2.\tSet up packaging machine and packaging line for product to be run.3.\tMonitors packaging machine during line operation to ensure proper operation.4.\tTroubleshoots and resolve operational /mechanical problems in a timely basis to ensure an efficient, smooth flow of product.5.\tChanges forming and non-forming film in a timely fashion to ensure a continuous, efficient flow of product.6.\tPerforms changeover(s) as needed. 7.\tPerforms preventative maintenance on a daily/weekly schedule as required.8.\tMaintains an open line of communication with casepack operators, palletizer, feeders, brine attendants, and Supervisor.9.\tContinuously monitors for abnormalities or inconsistencies in the texture, shape, color, or odor of the cheese.10.\tContinuously monitors for foreign material in or on the product, proper code and legibility of product to be packaged and of the carton.11.\tContinuously monitors for abnormalities or inconsistencies in the print quality and construction of shipper cartons. 12.\tEnsure cartons are sealed to specification.13.\tContinuously monitors for a proper seal and vacuum of packages being run14.\tEnsure proper weight ticket information. 15.\tEnsure proper nutrition labels are in each pocket where required.16.\tAlways keeps work area neat and clean. Requirements Qualifications and/or Experience: \tPrevious food manufacturing experience preferred. \tMust be mechanically inclined. \tComputer knowledge helpful. Education:* *\tHigh School Diploma/GED 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. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.