Bagger

Agropur; Minnesota; On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Matching

PTO from Day 1

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Uniform Program

Shoe Allowance

Job summary

Agropur is seeking a Bagger to properly package, seal and stack product, following CIP on drying systems and assisting in the mixing process as needed. The role involves operating 50-pound bags or 40-pound boxes, with heavy lifting and strict adherence to SOPs and safety policies.

Starting pay is $21.94/hour with two potential raises within a year, and a 7 PM–7 AM schedule (2-2-3). Generous benefits, 401(k) with company contributions, PTO from day one, and tuition reimbursement are included.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Bag product in 50-pound bags or 40-pound boxes; 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 with a pallet lift jack.
• Use metal detector to scan product.
• Number the packages with marker.
• Follow Agropur SOPs and safety policies.
• Maintain clean work areas per GMP.
• Attend mandatory trainings and meetings.
• Assist in pre-staging material for blending.

Education

High School degree or equivalent preferred

Job description

Job Type

RegularThe 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.

• 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

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.

Your 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.

The Individual Who Will Own This Role

• 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.