Job Type:

Regular

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We are actively recruiting a Cheddar Operator on the NIGHT shift to join our team in Weyauwega, WI.

How Agropur Invests in YOU:

• Starting Pay: $27.56 hourly

• Schedule: 2-2-3 rotation, 3PM - 3AM

• 2 pay increases within the first year

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 

• 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions 

• 3 Weeks PTO on day 1

• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Advancement Opportunities

• Healthy work/life balance

• Tuition Reimbursement

What's involved in this role:

This position is responsible for the packaging and sealing of the cheddar cheese into 640 lbs. boxes.  This position will also assist with MMS and General Sanitation duties, as well as other general labor duties as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assembles 640 boxes
• Fills barrels
• Moves 640 barrels through inverter
• Removes pans and angles
• Loads and unloads vacuum chambers
• Moves 640 barrels from rail area to seal area
• Seals 640 barrels
• Transports 640 barrels to pre-cooler
• Performs essential sanitation duties
• Works in a safe manner
• Maintains a safe and clean area
• Completes necessary paperwork as required
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Safety Protocol

  • Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.

  • Correct or report any observed safety hazards.

  • Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications:

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience Required:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure Required:

• Lift Truck License prefered.

Skills Required:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.

• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.

• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.

• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

• Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment quickly, and think independently.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Follow one- or two-step verbal instructions; read and follow written instructions; perform routine and repetitive tasks and carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or verbal instructions.

• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

• HSED or equivalent

• Ability to read, write and speak English

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

• Be team-oriented, safety conscious and self-motivated.

AA/EEO – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Where you’ll be working: 

105 E 3rd Ave, Weyauwega, WI 54983

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.

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. 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 work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. 

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.