Packaging Operator

Main Functions

• Utilizes packaging equipment, including rotary vacuum filters, bagging equipment, yeast cake extruder/wrapping extruder to prepare manufactured yeast for shipment.  
• Troubleshoots all equipment, making adjustments/corrections when able. Initiates work orders for maintenance when required. 
• Completes required general sanitation and housekeeping duties in assigned areas.  
• Participates in the various Quality System programs including GMP/Sanitation, HACCP, ISO, and Safety.  
• Provides back-up coverage for Shipping & Receiving Coordinator.

Technical skills

Required

• Experienced in an industrial setting, preferably within a fast-paced, production driven food environment, is desired.
• Working knowledge of and ability to safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment, including telephone, calculator, computer, printer, fax, and copier.

Personal abilities

Required

• Ability to work in cool environment. Packaging room temperature is 45-55 deg F; Cooler temperature is 25-30 deg F.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive and positive relationships with external and internal contacts.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from internal/external customers.
• Ability to learn the inputs and printout of barcode system.

General criteria

Required

• Forklift experience for certification

Organization

Lallemand is a privately held Canadian company founded in the late 19th century, which develops, produces, and markets microorganisms for various markets. The administrative offices of the parent company are in Montreal, Canada. Today, Lallemand employs more than 5,000 people working in more than 45 countries on 5 continents.

Lallemand Baking offers a range of superior quality baker's yeast – both fresh and dry varieties – and specialty ingredients to meet bakers' needs across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Baking cultures and dough conditioners round out our impressive product range.

The Lallemand baking team's many branches collaborate closely to provide innovative products and efficient services, backed by a skilled technical support team in each region of operations.

Please take note that accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.