Job Type:

Regular

Invest in you, Join Agropur. We dairy you!

Work only 14 shifts per month and enjoy more long weekends!

Text key word “Agropur” to 608-564-5884 and then text JR19616 to apply today!

How Agropur invests in YOU:  

• Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings: 
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 

• 401(k) with up to a 7% company match 
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Healthy work/life balance

What’s involved in this role: 

We are looking for a Cheese Operator in Luxemburg, WI.

The Cheese Operator works rotating job duties with other workers in the cheese plant. This position has a working knowledge of the operation of the DMM, RMC’s, salters, cookers and brine room and is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment in these areas. The Cheese Plant Operator understands and adheres to all safety and quality guidelines and attends any scheduled team meetings.

• $25.81/hour
• $1.50 Shift Differential
• Double Time on Sundays and holidays
• 2-2-3 Rotational Schedule
  • 6:00 pm – 6:00 am

What you need to join our team:  

• Ability to walk, stand, bend and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Understand all the controls in the brine room, PLC, and operation of the equipment.
• Understand the operation and CIP of the Brine UF system.
• Fill brine cages with cheese and keep track of vats; accurately record each vat on the cage log.
• Check and clean all filters at least once per shift.
• Understand all the controls on the PLC, and operation of the equipment.
• Ensure all pipes and fittings are hooked up properly and equipment is ready for production.
• Ensure the proper cheese recipe is selected.
• Check and accurately record cheese PH per guidelines.
• Periodically inspect to ensure cheese is not stringing.
• Understand all the controls of the cooker, salter, and RMC, PLC, and operation of the equipment.
• Understand how to clean all the equipment properly.
• Ensure cookers are hooked up for production and ready to receive cheese.
• Watch the cooker and cheese condition as it exits the cooker; ensuring that it is properly melted and has good stretch.
• Monitor the RMC and cooker; ensuring temperatures are adjusted properly and Loaf sizes are the proper weight to meet customer specification and fill orders.
• Help with the changeover of hoops (forms) on the RMC to accommodate the type of cheese being made.
• Perform CIP and scrub equipment daily.
• Rinse and wash floors.
• Empty scrap pails.
• Wash parts.
• Keep the outside of the equipment clean and change gaskets as needed.
• Wash brine flume.
• Perform CIP for brine chillers/UF.
• No experience required; in house training provided
• Willingness to learn and work as a team
• Desire to grow with a stable company

Where you’ll be working: 

Luxemburg, WI

• Our Luxemburg, WI, plant is home to about 170 employees. This facility produces mozzarella and provolone cheese, as well as various whey streams.

  Luxemburg is located between Lake Michigan and Green Bay, WI. Luxemburg offers the benefits of small town living while only minutes from a multitude of entertainment options. Luxemburg has many outdoor activities to enjoy, including golf, tennis, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Visit the Luxemburg Chamber site http://luxemburgchamber.com for more information on local events.

• Agropur’s US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties, and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world’s largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.com 

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.