Cheese Plant Operator: Brine & PLC Technician

Agropur, inc.; Town of Luxemburg (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

3 weeks PTO

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Night shift differential

Advancement opportunities

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

Agropur is seeking a production specialist to operate PLC-controlled brine room equipment and CIP processes for cheese production. Night shifts 6pm–6am with a $1.50/hour differential and potential pay increases in the first year.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) with up to 7% match, 3 weeks of PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and strong opportunities for advancement within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Must read, understand, and follow GMP/SOP/HACCP procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic math and computer skills for data entry.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions; complete checklists.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational skills.
• Professional conduct and collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Understand all controls in the brine room, PLC, and equipment operation.
• Understand CIP of the Brine UF system and proper chee­se handling.
• Fill brine cages, log vats accurately, and maintain logs.
• Ensure pipes and fittings are connected and equipment is production-ready.
• Verify correct cheese recipe and monitor pH per guidelines.
• Operate cookers, salter, RMC with PLC controls; ensure proper cleaning.
• Perform CIP and daily sanitation; rinse and wash floors as needed.
• Maintain clean equipment exterior and replace gaskets as required.

Skills

Communication

Reading SOPs

Attention to detail

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PLC

Job description

Agropur is seeking a production specialist to operate PLC-controlled brine room equipment and CIP processes for cheese production. Night shifts 6pm–6am with a $1.50/hour differential and potential pay increases in the first year.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) with up to 7% match, 3 weeks of PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and strong opportunities for advancement within a collaborative team.