Job Type:

RegularThe Packager II position ensures the final product produced is packaged in the most sanitary and efficient way possible to meet customer needs and the overall goals of the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect, pack and weigh product appropriately, efficiently and safely.
• Seal, box and stack product appropriately, efficiently and safely.
• Communicate problems and potential problems to supervisor.
• Be an active part in the packaging process; offering suggestions to improve the packaging department and doing whatever is needed to successfully complete the job.
• Actively participant in packaging meetings.
• Responsible for required sanitation of equipment, tools, and work area.
• Act as a backup in the repackaging room.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a working knowledge of the entire production/cheese process. 
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
• 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 one (1) year of manufacturing packaging experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure Required:

• Forklift certified (in house training provided).

Skills Required:

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

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

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.

• Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.

• Results driven, bottom-line oriented, strive to exceed goals, and motivate self and others to achieve positive outcomes.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.

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

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

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

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.