Bagger

Agropur Cooperative; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) with company contributions

Paid time off from day 1

Paid holidays and floating holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Uniform program + shoe allowance

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative is hiring a Bagger for night shifts to safely package products and support drying operations. You will follow SOPs, collaborate with mixers, and uphold safety and GMP standards. The role offers growth and full benefits and requires strong teamwork and reliability.

The position involves handling 50‑lb bags or 40‑lb boxes, loading dryers, sampling powders, precise weighing, and pallet movement with a jack. A high school diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Teamwork is essential to succeed in this role.
• Willing to learn safety and GMP policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Bag product in 50-pound bags or 40-pound boxes; handle weights up to 170 pounds.
• Load bags or boxes to the dryer as required.
• Take samples of powder for quality checks.
• Weigh the product and adjust to the exact target weight.
• Move pallets using a pallet jack.
• Use a metal detector to scan product and ensure integrity.

Skills

Bagging operation

Pallet jack operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Metal detector

Industrial dryer equipment

Job description

Job Type: Regular

The Bagger is responsible for properly packaging, sealing and stacking product according to customer specifications and adhering to safety, quality and production policies and requirements. The Bagger understands the procedures and duties to be completed during a full CIP on both Drying systems. This position has a basic knowledge of the mixing process, assisting and taking direction from Mixers during certain production runs as needed. People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters. We believe that teamwork—collaborating and sharing perspectives is essential to achieving the best results. An environment where collaboration is encouraged and valued.

Starting rate $21.94/HR. Two pay increases within a year, up to $1.00. 7 PM - 7 AM | Schedule 2-2-3. Double time pay on Sunday.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions PTO starting Day 1 Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays Advancement Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Discounts Uniform Program + Shoe Allowance

Key Responsibilities

• Bag product in 50-pound bags or 40-pound boxes; pushing/pulling product weighing up to 170 pounds.
• Load bags or boxes to the dryer.
• Take samples of powder.
• Weigh the product and adjust the product levels to match the exact weight.
• Move pallets in and out of rooms using a pallet lift jack.
• Use metal detector to scan product.
• Number the packages with marker.
• Perform job tasks in adherence to all Agropur Standard Operating Procedures.
• Complete work timely, efficiently and with optimal quality standards.
• Conduct work in a safe manner and abide by all Agropur safety policies.
• Maintain a clean work environment to meet Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Attend all mandatory trainings and meetings.
• Keep all areas of work clean and organized including bagging rooms and mixing areas.
• Obtain and maintain a working knowledge of cleaning requirements throughout the plant and adhere to the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Obtain and maintain a working knowledge of duties and responsibilities during a full system CIP on both drying systems.
• Dump bags/totes of dry material and paste into the blending process.
• Packages vary in size.
• Follow direction from Mixing Operator.
• Assist in pre-staging material for blending.

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

High School degree or equivalent preferred.

A role for those who know that the best results are built through teamwork.

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.

Agropur is an E-Verify Employer (US Operations).