Cheese Packaging Operator - Growth, PTO + 401(k)

agropur; 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

Disability Insurance

401(k)

PTO Day 1

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Advancement Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Uniform Program

Shoe Allowance

Job summary

Agropur is seeking a Cheese Packaging Operator to join our production team. This regular full-time role handles bagging and sealing cheese products, while ensuring adherence to quality standards and GMPs.

Expect a 5AM–5PM shift, competitive starting pay, and clear opportunities for wage progression within the first year. The position supports a collaborative culture with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus a 401(k) with company contributions, PTO from

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Good English speaking and writing required.
• Experience with packaging or manufacturing environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Place packing materials in/on equipment for cheese dispense.
• Monitor machinery controls and packaging output.
• Weigh cheese product for proper specifications and seal the package.
• Follow SOPs and Master Sanitation schedules.
• Operate packaging machinery safely and efficiently.
• Inspect packaging and casing for QA readiness.
• Provide samples for quality testing.
• Maintain a clean, safe workplace and sanitize as needed.
• Document information legibly on production logs.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Reading SOPs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Packaging machinery operation

Job description

Agropur is seeking a Cheese Packaging Operator to join our production team. This regular full-time role handles bagging and sealing cheese products, while ensuring adherence to quality standards and GMPs.

Expect a 5AM–5PM shift, competitive starting pay, and clear opportunities for wage progression within the first year. The position supports a collaborative culture with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus a 401(k) with company contributions, PTO from