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 you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience, we’ll provide the tools and support you need to succeed.
Lactalis is the world leader in dairy—a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Every day, we’re 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 Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® 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 sour cream and a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.
At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We’re building 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 make an impact.
From your PASSION to ours
Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Warehouse Associate based in Casa Grande, Arizona.
The Warehouse Forklift Operator supplies all departments ingredients and packaging material and moves finished goods to the distribution center using a standup forklift. Warehouse Forklift Operators will load and unload trailers, and may be required to pick up, move, and/or manipulate products by hand. Strong written and verbal skills are essential.
Full-time opportunity. This is a 12-hour shift (06:00 PM – 06:30 AM or 06:00 AM - 06:30 PM) on a 2 – 2 – 3 rotation. Up to $22 per hour, depending on knowledge skill, and experience. Shift differentials for 2nd shift (10%) and 3rd shift (15%.)
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401K match up to 7% annually.
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Referral bonus programs ($750-1500)
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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
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FSA & HSA programs
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Education Assistance Program
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Paid time off includes 7 core holidays, 2 floating holidays, 2 volunteer days, and prorated vacation time up to 15 days
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Premium pay (overtime) when working on Sundays and core holidays
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and much more!
From your EXPERTISE to ours
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Moving products safely to and from departments to meet production needs.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong organization and time-management skills.
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Required to stand the entire shift. Occasionally required to bend, stack, and move product by hand.
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Must occasionally life and/or move up to twenty-five pounds and occasionally move more.
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Able to manage a high-stress environment.
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
Education & Experience
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High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
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6 months to a 1-year experience driving a standup forklift
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Previous experience in a dairy processing or food manufacturing environment preferred.
Specialized Knowledge
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Experience with RAF and SAP preferred
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Knowledge of computer fundamentals and strong math skills
The above job description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general termsand does not necessarily describe all the duties.
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.