Cheesemaker Trainee - Ricotta Production - 2nd shift

Cheesemaker Trainee - Ricotta Production - 2nd shift Buffalo, NY ( u2022 Ricotta Production Job Type Full-time Description 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 youu2019re just starting out or bringing years of experience, weu2019ll provide the tools and support you need to succeed. Lactalis is the world leader in dairyu2014a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Every day, weu2019re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day. In the US, we offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbaniu00ae Italian cheeses and ricotta, Pru00e9sidentu00ae specialty cheeses and butters, Kraftu00ae natural and grated cheeses, Breakstoneu2019su00ae cottage cheese, Cracker Barrelu00ae, Black Diamondu00ae cheddar, and Parmalatu00ae milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggiu2019su00ae, Stonyfield Organicu00ae, Brown Cowu2122, Ouiu00ae, Yoplaitu00ae, Go-Gurtu00ae, :ratiou00ae, Green Mountain Creameryu00ae, and Mountain Highu00ae, along with sour cream and a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karounu00ae, Gopiu00ae, and Arzu00ae. At Lactalis, we live by our core valuesu2014Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. Weu2019re building a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyoneu2019s unique background and ideas are valued. Even if you donu2019t 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. From your PASSION to ours: Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Cheesemaker Trainee based in Buffalo, New York. Summary: Responsiblefor 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Produces high quality products in a consistent manner. 2. Ensure proper volumes of each raw material are entered into the kettles/processors. 3. Ensures proper pH is achieved in all kettles/processors. 4. Appropriately monitors and controls drain speeds. 5. Ensures proper moistures have been reached by checking moisture of every lot prior to sending it to packaging. 6. Maintains all proper documentation including recording charts, cheese-making log sheets, etc. 7. Inform supervisor of any production issues. 8. Ensures proper sampling of raw material, preblend, and whey. 9. Cleans and sanitizes equipment and lines. 10. Ensures homogenizers are at proper pressures. 11. Documents mass meter numbers where necessary. 12. Maintains a clean and sanitary work area. 13. Is aware of and practices Plantu2019s Good Manufacturing 14. Practices (GMP) as well as Good Sanitation Practices (GSP). 15. Upholds all rules pertaining to confidentiality of information regarding Sorrento products and recipes Requirements 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. u00b7 Previous food manufacturing experience preferred. u00b7 Ability to perform a multitude of tasks. u00b7 Strong communication abilities, written and verbal. u00b7 Knowledge of computer software preferred: Work, Excel, Power Point. Education and/or Experience: u00b7 High School Diploma/GED required. u00b7 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. Salary Description $26.763 - $27.99

Created: 2026-01-22