Cheese Plant Operator (Night Shift) – Competitive Pay & Benefits

Agropur Cooperative; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays & floating holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative is seeking a Cheese Plant Operator in Wisconsin to join a collaborative team focused on quality and efficiency. You will monitor brine systems, PLC controls, cookers, and CIP processes while maintaining precise records and ensuring proper cheese production parameters.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to follow SOPs, strong teamwork, and basic math and computer skills. This full-time position offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities within a

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must read and follow documents and procedures (GLP, SOP, SDS, GMP, test procedures, HACCP).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work.

Responsibilities

• Understand all brine room controls, PLC, and operation of equipment.
• Understand Brine UF system CIP and sanitation.
• Fill brine cages with cheese and record each vat on the log.
• Ensure proper recipe, monitor pH per guidelines, and log results.
• Operate cookers, salters, and RMC; ensure readiness for production.
• Perform CIP, clean equipment daily, and rinse floors.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and replace gaskets as needed.

Skills

Communication

Written skills

Attention to detail

Mathematics

Computer skills

Procedural compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC

CIP

Job description

Agropur Cooperative is seeking a Cheese Plant Operator in Wisconsin to join a collaborative team focused on quality and efficiency. You will monitor brine systems, PLC controls, cookers, and CIP processes while maintaining precise records and ensuring proper cheese production parameters.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to follow SOPs, strong teamwork, and basic math and computer skills. This full-time position offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities within a