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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

Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Licensed Electrician based in Nampa, Idaho.

As a Licensed Electrician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our food manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and production equipment to minimize downtime and support continuous manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, technically skilled, and committed to maintaining high standards of quality and operational excellence.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include: 

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, controls, motors, drives, sensors, and production equipment throughout the facility.
• Diagnose electrical and control system issues using testing and diagnostic equipment to minimize production downtime.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment and machinery.
• Read, interpret, and update electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Inspect, test, and maintain transformers, circuit breakers, motor control centers (MCCs), switchgear, and distribution systems.
• Repair or replace electrical wiring, components, fixtures, and equipment as needed.
• Support installation, commissioning, and startup of new manufacturing equipment and facility upgrades.
• Identify and resolve electrical issues while adhering to food safety, quality, and operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and applicable local and state codes.
• Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and maintain a safe work environment at all times.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, engineering, and quality teams to improve equipment reliability and plant performance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete work orders using the plant's maintenance management system.
• Support troubleshooting and maintenance of HVAC, compressed air, refrigeration, and utility systems as needed.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a recognized electrician apprenticeship program preferred.
• Journeyman Electrician License required.
• Technical degree or certificate in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Electronics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience, preferably within a food, beverage, dairy, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems, motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, and automation equipment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, power generation, maintenance, and repair practices.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Experience with CMMS and preventive maintenance programs preferred.
• Valid driver's license.

• Journeyman Electrician License (required)
• Master Electrician License (preferred)
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification (preferred)
• PLC Programming or Industrial Automation Certifications (preferred) 

Requirements

• Strong commitment to workplace safety and food safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced production setting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in various plant environments, including temperature-controlled and production areas.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, and work at heights for extended periods.

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.